Explore the Family Name Esker
The meaning of Esker
German (Westphalia): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esker in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Esker has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Esker was ranked 30,264 in terms of popularity, however, by 2010 it fell to 34,390, reflecting a drop of 13.63%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 730 to 659, indicating a reduction of 9.73%. The proportion of people named Esker per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 18.52% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #34,390 | -13.63% |
| Count | 730 | 659 | -9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Esker, as informed by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly held by those identifying as White, with a slight decrease from 98.49% in 2000 to 98.18% in 2010. In 2000, a small 0.68% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. Interestingly, the data for 2010 showed a new representation of the Esker surname within the Hispanic community at 0.76%, not present in the 2000 data. The figures for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 98.18% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |