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

Enseñat, 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 Enseñat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enseñat in America

Enseñat is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enseñat surname appeared 140 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 Enseñat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enseñat 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 Enseñat

The surname Ensenat is believed to have originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, with roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "ensenat," which means "sandy place" or "sandy area." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in or near a sandy region or settlement.

One of the earliest known records of the name Ensenat can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a medieval manuscript documenting the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Ensenat, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent Catalan family named Ensenat who owned lands and properties in the town of Monistrol de Montserrat, near Barcelona. This family played an essential role in the local community and left a lasting impact on the area's history.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Ensenat surname began to spread beyond Catalonia and into other parts of Spain, as well as the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Jaume Ensenat (1450-1523), a Catalan merchant and explorer who embarked on several voyages to the New World and established trade routes between Spain and the Caribbean.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Ensenat family settled in the Balearic Islands, particularly in the city of Palma de Mallorca. Here, they became prominent landowners and played a significant role in the local economy and society. One notable member of this branch was Francesc Ensenat (1620-1685), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and public buildings in Palma.

Another noteworthy figure from the 18th century was Miquel Ensenat (1720-1789), a Catalan philosopher and writer who authored several influential works on ethics, politics, and social theory. His writings were widely read and discussed throughout Spain and Europe during the Age of Enlightenment.

Moving into the 19th century, Josep Ensenat (1845-1912) was a prominent Catalan architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Barcelona, including the iconic Casa Batlló and several modernist structures in the city's famous Eixample district.

Throughout its history, the Ensenat surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and landowners to writers, philosophers, and architects. While the name's origins can be traced back to the sandy regions of Catalonia, it has since spread across Spain and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in numerous fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enseñat

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

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

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