Explore the Family Name Essert
The meaning of Essert
German: variant of Esser 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Essert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Essert saw minuscule changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610 in the United States and slightly dropped to a rank of 71,886 in 2010—equating to a modest decrease of 0.39%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Essert surname increased from 254 to 271 during this period, marking a growth rate of 6.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #71,886 | -0.39% |
| Count | 254 | 271 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Essert
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Essert as per the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight reduction from 93.31% to 91.51%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also declined by approximately 20.70%, from 5.12% to 4.06%. Interestingly, the Hispanic group emerged in 2010, comprising 3.69% of those bearing the Essert surname. There were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or Two or more races categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 91.51% | -1.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.12% | 4.06% | -20.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |