Explore the Family Name Eskenazi
The meaning of Eskenazi
Jewish: variant of Ashkenazi (reflecting a Sephardic pronunciation). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moises, Ari, Eyal, Nissim, Shabtay.
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How common is the last name Eskenazi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eskenazi has seen some shifts in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 43,157 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had improved slightly to 42,455. This represents a change of approximately 1.63 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Eskenazi surname also increased over this decade, from 472 in the year 2000 to 511 in 2010 – an increase of 8.26 percent. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #42,455 | 1.63% |
| Count | 472 | 511 | 8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eskenazi
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain changes for the surname Eskenazi between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group, from 88.98 percent in 2000 to 82.39 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly during this period, rising from 9.75 percent to 16.24 percent. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.98% | 82.39% | -7.41% |
| Hispanic | 9.75% | 16.24% | 66.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |