Explore the Family Name Esson
The meaning of Esson
1. Scottish (Aberdeenshire): from a shortened and altered form of the Gaelic personal name Adamh (see Adam). This surname was sometimes confused with 2 below. 2. English and Scottish: variant of Easton, although in some instances the Scottish surname may reflect the reverse process, in which the name in 1 above has acquired an intrusive -t-. 3. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Essen. 4. West African (Ghana): from a variant of the Akan personal name Ason, denoting a seventh-born boy. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Esson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Esson saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 42,830 to 43,006. Despite this drop in rank, there was an increase in the number of people with the surname Esson, with the count growing by 5.67% during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%, indicating that while the absolute number increased, it did so at a slower rate than the growth of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #43,006 | -0.41% |
| Count | 476 | 503 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esson
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those bearing the surname Esson. While the percentage identifying as White decreased by 9.68% between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase of 31.38% in those identifying as Black. The data also shows new representation from individuals identifying with two or more races and Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds, though these numbers remain relatively small. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase of 3.63%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decline of 48.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.33% | 62.62% | -9.68% |
| Black | 21.64% | 28.43% | 31.38% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 4.57% | 3.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.31% | 1.19% | -48.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |