About Esau
The surname Esau is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Esau, meaning "hairy" or "rough." Esau was the twin brother of Jacob in the Old Testament, known for selling his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew. The surname Esau is primarily Jewish and is often associated with individuals of Jewish descent.
The surname Esau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Esau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Esau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Esau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Esau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.