Explore the Family Name Esmay
The meaning of Esmay
Altered form of English Ismay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esmay in the United States?
The surname Esmay has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 77,742 in terms of frequency, while by 2010 it had risen to 73,911, representing a change of approximately 4.93%. The count, or number of people carrying the Esmay surname, also increased from 229 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, an increase of 14.41%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people similarly rose from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #73,911 | 4.93% |
| Count | 229 | 262 | 14.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esmay
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the Esmay surname identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group constituted 93.89% of the total in 2000, and decreased slightly to 93.13% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.81%. The Hispanic representation within the Esmay surname holders saw a noticeable increase during those years, growing from 3.49% in 2000 to 4.20% in 2010, an increase of 20.34%. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 93.13% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 4.2% | 20.34% |
| 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% |