Explore the Family Name Eshbaugh
The meaning of Eshbaugh
Americanized form of German Eschbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eshbaugh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eshbaugh in the United States has grown significantly over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 45,573rd in popularity and was borne by 442 individuals, representing 0.16 people per 100,000 nationwide. By 2010, its popularity had increased by 4.52%, raising its rank to 43,511th. The number of individuals bearing the surname rose by 12.22% to 496, or 0.17 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #43,511 | 4.52% |
| Count | 442 | 496 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eshbaugh
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people named Eshbaugh identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.38% of all Eshbaughs, and their proportion grew by 1.45% to 97.78% in 2010. The percentage of Eshbaughs identifying as Hispanic declined sharply over the decade, falling by 36.08% from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. There were also some who identified with two or more races in 2000, but no such cases were reported in 2010. No Eshbaughs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 97.78% | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.01% | -36.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |