Explore the Family Name Eskander
The meaning of Eskander
Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Iskandar ‘Alexander’. In Egypt, its bearers are mostly Christians(Copts).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eskander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eskander has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eskander ranked as the 62,775th most common surname in America with a proportion of 0.11 per 100k individuals. Ten years later, it climbed up to the 45,886th rank, representing a 26.9% jump. The total count of people bearing the Eskander surname also rose from 298 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, marking a 56.04% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #45,886 | 26.9% |
| Count | 298 | 465 | 56.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eskander
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an interesting look into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eskander. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (84.90%), followed by those who identified with two or more races (11.41%). However, by 2010, there was an 11.20% increase in the percentage of Eskanders identifying as White (94.41%) and a significant decrease of -88.69% in those identifying as two or more races (1.29%). The percentage of people with the Eskander surname identifying as Hispanic saw a 66.67% increase, while those identifying as Black decreased by -35.82%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 94.41% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.8% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 11.41% | 1.29% | -88.69% |
| Black | 2.01% | 1.29% | -35.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |