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

Erosa, 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 Erosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erosa in America

Erosa is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erosa surname appeared 113 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 Erosa.

The history of the last name Erosa

The surname EROSA has its origins in Spain, where it is believed to have emerged during the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "eroso," which means "eroded" or "worn away," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive surname initially given to someone who lived near an area of eroded or worn-down land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EROSA can be found in the parish records of Santa María la Mayor in Valladolid, Spain, where a baptismal record from 1572 mentions a child named Juan Erosa. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 16th century in the region of Castile.

In the 17th century, the surname EROSA appears in various Spanish records, including the "Catastro de Ensenada," a census-like document compiled in 1752 that cataloged the population and wealth of the Spanish Crown's territories. This document mentions several individuals with the surname EROSA residing in different parts of Spain, indicating that the name had spread to various regions by that time.

One notable figure with the surname EROSA was Pedro Erosa, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the 18th century. He participated in several campaigns against the Moors in North Africa and was recognized for his bravery and leadership. Pedro Erosa lived from 1712 to 1783.

Another individual of note was María Erosa, a Spanish poet and playwright who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love and nature. María Erosa was born in 1778 and died in 1842.

In the 19th century, the surname EROSA can be found in records of Spanish immigrants who settled in various parts of the Americas, including Mexico, Argentina, and the United States. One such individual was José Erosa, a Spanish settler who established a ranch in the Mexican state of Nuevo León in the 1830s. His descendants continued to use the surname EROSA in the region.

Another notable figure was Emilio Erosa, a Mexican politician and journalist who lived from 1865 to 1932. He served as a member of the Mexican Congress and was involved in various social and political movements during the Mexican Revolution.

Throughout its history, the surname EROSA has maintained its Spanish roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military officers, writers, settlers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erosa

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

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 Erosa 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.

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

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