Explore the Family Name Esworthy
The meaning of Esworthy
English (Devon): habitational name from Esworthy near Hatherleigh (Devon), possibly named from an Old English personal name Essa + worthig ‘enclosure’. Compare Essary.
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How common is the last name Esworthy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Esworthy' has seen an increase in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 51,352 in 2000 to 50,362 in 2010, marking a positive change of 1.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 381 to 415, reflecting a growth rate of 8.92%. However, the proportion of people with the surname 'Esworthy' per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #50,362 | 1.93% |
| Count | 381 | 415 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esworthy
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Esworthy surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly identified with White individuals. In 2000, 98.69% of the bearers of the Esworthy surname identified as White, although this decreased slightly by 2.09% to 96.63% in 2010. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was either non-existent or suppressed for privacy reasons. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races carrying the Esworthy surname by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 96.63% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |