Esser

Esser Meaning & Origin

About Esser
The surname Esser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "esser," meaning "eater" or "consumer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a hearty appetite or someone who worked in the food industry, such as a cook or a tavern keeper. Over time, the surname Esser became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Esser is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Esser: 4,297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Esser 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 Esser is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Esser in Braille

Here's how to represent Esser in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Esser in braille

How to sign the name Esser using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Esser using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Esser in sign language

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