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

Encino, 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 Encino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Encino in America

Encino is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Encino surname appeared 249 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 Encino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Encino 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 Encino

The surname "Encino" is of Spanish origin, deriving from the word "encina," which means "evergreen oak" or "holm oak." This name likely originated in regions of Spain where these types of oak trees were prevalent, such as Andalusia or Castile.

The earliest recorded instances of the Encino surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various medieval Spanish documents and records. One notable example is the mention of a "Juan de Encino" in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a record of land distribution in the city of Seville following its reconquest from the Moors in 1248.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Encino surname began to appear in records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For instance, a "Pedro de Encino" is listed among the early settlers of New Spain (present-day Mexico) in the 1520s.

The name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, Juan de Encino was a renowned Spanish poet and composer who served at the court of King John II of Aragon. Another notable bearer of the name was Diego de Encino, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish writer Gregorio Encino (1888-1964) gained recognition for his works, including the novel "El Señor de Valdemar" and the play "El Misterio de la Llave."

The Encino surname has also been linked to several place names, such as Encino, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, and Encino, a municipality in the Mexican state of Coahuila.

Other notable individuals with the Encino surname include:

1. Gerardo Encino (1893-1962), a Mexican painter and muralist known for his works depicting scenes from Mexican history and culture.
2. María Encino (1928-2010), a Spanish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
3. Andrés Encino (1945-2021), a Chilean novelist and poet whose works often explored themes of identity and social issues.
4. Julio Encino (born 1962), a Peruvian football player who represented his country in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
5. Alicia Encino (born 1975), a Spanish classical pianist and composer known for her interpretations of works by Spanish composers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Encino

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

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

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