About Essen
The surname Essen is of German origin and is derived from the word "essen," which means "to eat" in German. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a communal eating place or a tavern. The name may also have been given to someone who had a large appetite or worked as a cook or innkeeper. Overall, the surname Essen is associated with the act of eating or the occupation of preparing and serving food.
The surname Essen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Essen 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 Essen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Essen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Essen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.