Find out how popular the last name Amescua is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Amescua.

Amescua, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Amescua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amescua in America

Amescua is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amescua surname appeared 664 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Amescua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amescua to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Amescua

The surname Amescua has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Navarre, deriving from a place name or a combination of words related to a specific location.

One theory suggests that Amescua is a contracted form of the phrase "a mes cua," which roughly translates to "at the end" or "at the tail." This could indicate that the name originally referred to a family residing at the end of a village or settlement.

Another possibility is that Amescua is derived from the Basque language, which was widely spoken in parts of northern Spain. In Basque, the word "ameztia" means "oak tree," and "cua" could be a variation of the word "koa," meaning "place" or "location." Hence, Amescua may have initially referred to a place where oak trees were abundant.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Amescua can be found in historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries. One notable individual was Juan Amescua, a Spanish dramatist born in Zaragoza around 1570. He was a prolific writer of plays and is considered a prominent figure in the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

In the 17th century, Francisco Amescua served as a military officer and participated in various campaigns during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Pedro Amescua, a Spanish politician and lawyer who lived in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the drafting of the Spanish Constitution of 1812, also known as the Constitution of Cádiz.

During the 19th century, Antonio Amescua was a renowned Spanish painter and artist. He was particularly skilled in portraiture and his works were highly sought after by the aristocracy and wealthy patrons of the time.

In the 20th century, Manuel Amescua was a celebrated Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid and other cities. His unique style blended traditional Spanish architectural elements with modern design principles.

While the surname Amescua is relatively uncommon outside of Spain, it has a rich history and has been borne by numerous individuals who have contributed to various fields, including literature, military, politics, art, and architecture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amescua

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Amescua.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Amescua was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Amescua has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Amescua was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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