Explore the Family Name Esty
The meaning of Esty
English: variant of Estey. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Esty saw a slight increase in usage between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 35,487th most popular surname, and by 2010, it moved to the 36,788th position. This represents a popularity decrease of approximately 3.67%. However, the actual count of individuals with this name increased slightly from 600 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.17%. The proportion of people with the surname Esty per 100k also declined by 4.55% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #36,788 | -3.67% |
| Count | 600 | 607 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esty
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Esty surname predominantly identify as White. There was a slight decrease in this identification, moving from 87.33% in 2000 to 83.20% in 2010. The next largest group identified as Black, an identification that increased from 10% in 2000 to 12.36% in 2010. A small percentage of people with the Esty surname identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing from 2.17% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Hispanic representation went from 0 in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.33% | 83.2% | -4.73% |
| Black | 10% | 12.36% | 23.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 1.65% | -23.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |