Explore the Family Name Esque
The meaning of Esque
Catalan (Esqué): variant of Esquer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esque in the United States?
The surname Esque's popularity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Esque ranked 70,052 in terms of surname prevalence, but fell to rank 79,075 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 12.88%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Esque surname went from 261 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, indicating a 7.66% drop. This resulted in a lower proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.1 to 0.08, a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #79,075 | -12.88% |
| Count | 261 | 241 | -7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esque
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates there was a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Esque from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White in both years (92.72% in 2000 and 93.36% in 2010), there is a notable rise in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010. There were also changes among those identifying as two or more races and Black. The former category had a 1.92% representation in 2000 but none in 2010, while the latter decreased from 3.83% to 0%. No individuals with the Esque surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 93.36% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |