Explore the Family Name Espenschied
The meaning of Espenschied
German: habitational name from a place of that name in the Middle Rhine area. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Espenschied in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Espenschied experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,766th and fell to 57,516th in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.02%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 352 to 354 during the same period, showing a growth of 0.57%. The proportion per 100k population also decreased by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #57,516 | -5.02% |
| Count | 352 | 354 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Espenschied
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Espenschied surname identify as White, accounting for 99.43% in 2000 and 98.02% in 2010. This indicates a minimal decrease of 1.42% over the decade. Ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, at 1.69%, where no such identification was noted in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.43% | 98.02% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |