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

Discua, 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 Discua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Discua in America

Discua is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Discua surname appeared 318 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 Discua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Discua 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 Discua

The surname DISCUA originates from Spain, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "discua," which referred to a type of metal disc or plate used for various purposes, such as in armor or as a decorative element. This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname, possibly related to metalworking or a specific craft involving the use of metal discs.

In the early records of the Iberian Peninsula, the name appears in various spellings, including Discua, Discuas, and Discua. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santiago in Seville, dating back to the late 1500s, where a certain Juan Discua is mentioned.

The surname DISCUA has been associated with notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pedro Discua, a renowned metalsmith and armor-maker from Toledo, Spain, who lived in the mid-17th century. His intricate and highly sought-after works were commissioned by nobility and the military.

Another notable bearer of the DISCUA surname was Francisca Discua, a Spanish writer and poet from Cordoba, who published several volumes of poetry in the late 18th century. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

In the 19th century, the DISCUA name gained prominence in the field of exploration and adventure. Javier Discua, born in 1812 in Barcelona, was a renowned explorer and cartographer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas, mapping uncharted territories and contributing to the geographical knowledge of the time.

Moving into the 20th century, the DISCUA surname was carried by Emilio Discua, a prominent Spanish artist and sculptor born in 1902 in Madrid. His works, often inspired by nature and the human form, were widely exhibited in galleries across Europe and earned him critical acclaim.

It is worth noting that while the DISCUA surname has its roots in Spain, it has also been found in various Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America, where descendants of the original bearers of the name have settled and established themselves over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Discua

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

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 Discua 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 Discua 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 Discua was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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