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Type Surname (from location)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. [ˈɛɕ.ər](Dutch) /ˈɛʃ.ɚ/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from German Esche meaning "ash (tree)", a habitational name for someone who lived near an ash tree, or came from a place named after it. This name was borne by the Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher, known for making works inspired by mathematics.
Added 2/15/2011 by Madyson
Edited 9/8/2024 by jocatchi, LMS and Frollein Gladys