Explore the Family Name Ester
The meaning of Ester
1. German: perhaps a topographic name from Middle High German ezzisch ‘seed field’ + tor ‘gate’. 2. Jewish: variant of Esther. 3. English: variant of Easter. 4. Dutch: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name Latinized as Astharus (see Esters). 5. Altered form of Swedish Öster (see Oster).
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How common is the last name Ester in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Ester' has seen an increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 13,875th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 13,233rd spot, marking a 4.63% rise in popularity. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 1,997 in 2000 to 2,308 in 2010, a significant increase of 15.57%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,875 | #13,233 | 4.63% |
| Count | 1,997 | 2,308 | 15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.78 | 5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ester
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts within the Ester surname holders between 2000 and 2010. There were increases within certain groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.00% to 1.78%), those who identify with two or more races (from 1.70% to 2.64%) and Hispanic ethnicity (from 2.55% to 3.86%). On the other hand, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White (from 45.32% to 46.23%) and a decrease within the Black community (from 48.87% to 45.15%). There was also a notable decline among American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals, with their representation falling from 0.55% to 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.32% | 46.23% | 2.01% |
| Black | 48.87% | 45.15% | -7.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.86% | 51.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.64% | 55.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.78% | 78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.35% | -36.36% |