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

Encalada, 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 Encalada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Encalada in America

Encalada is the 28065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Encalada surname appeared 853 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 Encalada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Encalada 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 Encalada

The surname ENCALADA originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "encalada," which means "whitewashed" or "plastered with lime." This name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the whitewashing or plastering of buildings and structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ENCALADA surname can be found in the 14th century in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. The name appears in medieval records and documents from cities such as Seville and Cordoba, which were important cultural and economic centers during that time.

In the 16th century, the ENCALADA surname began to spread to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Juan Encalada, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 1530s, and Pedro Encalada, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

During the colonial era, the ENCALADA surname was also present in various regions of Latin America, particularly in areas with significant Spanish influence. One notable figure was José Joaquín Encalada, an Ecuadorian military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the country's independence from Spain in the early 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the ENCALADA surname was Antonio Encalada, a Chilean military officer and politician who fought in the Chilean War of Independence against Spain in the early 1800s. He later served as the Minister of War and Navy during the presidency of José Joaquín Prieto in the 1830s.

In the 19th century, the ENCALADA surname can be found in historical records and documents from various Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba. One example is Mariano Encalada, a Cuban musician and composer who lived in the mid-19th century and was known for his contributions to the development of Cuban folk music.

While the ENCALADA surname has its roots in Spain and Latin America, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's origin and historical significance remain closely tied to its Spanish and Latin American heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Encalada

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

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

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