Explore the Family Name Essary
The meaning of Essary
English: probably a habitational name from Esworthy (pronounced Essery locally), near Hatherleigh, Devon (see Esworthy). Compare Ussery.
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How common is the last name Essary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Essary has slightly declined in the last decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 11,207th most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to 12,072nd place, indicating a decline of about 7.72%. The count of people with this surname also dipped a bit from 2,594 in 2000 to 2,583 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 0.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% over that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,207 | #12,072 | -7.72% |
| Count | 2,594 | 2,583 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.88 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Essary
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Essary shows interesting changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White (94.76% in 2000 and 92.64% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.97% to 3.17%, marking a rise of 60.91%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.35% to 1.55%) and as two or more races (1.46% to 2.01%). Although no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, some individuals had started to identify as Black (0.19%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.43%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 92.64% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.17% | 60.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.01% | 37.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 1.55% | 14.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.19% | 0% |