About Ess
The surname Ess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "esche," meaning "ash tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with ash trees. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with ash-colored hair or a pale complexion. Overall, the surname Ess is associated with the ash tree and its characteristics.
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The surname Ess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ess 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 Ess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.