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

Encaladé, 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 Encaladé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Encaladé in America

Encaladé is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Encaladé surname appeared 486 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 Encaladé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Encaladé 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 Encaladé

The surname Encalade has its origins in the southern regions of France, particularly in the Provence area. It is believed to have emerged during the late 12th century or early 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the old Occitan word "encalada," which means "enclosed path" or "narrow passage."

Encalade is closely linked to the town of Callas in the Var department of Provence. Historical records indicate that the name was initially associated with families who resided near or owned lands in the vicinity of the narrow paths or passages that crisscrossed the rugged terrain around Callas.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Encalade can be found in a land registry from the year 1237, which mentions a certain Guilhem Encalade as a landowner in the area near Callas. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the mid-13th century.

In the 14th century, the Encalade family expanded their holdings and influence in the Provence region. Archival records from this period mention several members of the family, including Bertrand Encalade (born c. 1320) and his son, Pierre Encalade (born c. 1355), who were prominent landowners and merchants in the town of Callas.

During the 16th century, the Encalade name gained further prominence with the birth of François Encalade (1522-1594), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy. His notable work, "De Vera Fide" (On True Faith), published in 1572, garnered widespread attention and was widely circulated throughout Europe.

Another notable figure with the surname Encalade was Marguerite Encalade (1640-1712), a celebrated painter and portraitist during the Baroque period. Her artwork adorned many noble households and religious institutions throughout southern France, and she is considered one of the most accomplished female artists of her time.

In the 18th century, the Encalade family continued to play a significant role in the cultural and economic life of Provence. Jean-Baptiste Encalade (1725-1802) was a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

While the surname Encalade has its roots in southern France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the narrow paths and passages of the Provence region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Encaladé

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

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

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