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

Escajeda, 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 Escajeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escajeda in America

Escajeda is the 26772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escajeda surname appeared 909 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 Escajeda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escajeda 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 Escajeda

The surname Escajeda is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "escajo," meaning a small fish or minnow. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who caught or sold small fish, or perhaps lived near a body of water where such fish were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Escajeda name can be found in the 16th century, when it appeared in records from the region of Cantabria in northern Spain. There are also references to individuals with this surname living in the nearby Basque Country during this time.

In the 17th century, the Escajeda name began to appear in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and parts of what is now the southwestern United States. This indicates that individuals with this surname were among the early Spanish settlers and explorers in these regions.

One notable figure with the Escajeda surname was Juan de Escajeda, a Spanish conquistador who was born in Seville in the late 15th century. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519 and played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another individual of historical significance was María Escajeda, a Spanish nun who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her piety and devotion to charitable works, and is believed to have founded a convent in Seville.

In the 18th century, there are records of an Escajeda family living in the region of Sonora, Mexico. This branch of the family is said to have been among the earliest settlers in the area and played a role in the development of mining and agriculture there.

One famous bearer of the Escajeda name was José Escajeda, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. He was born in Chihuahua in 1883 and was known for his bravery and military leadership.

Overall, the surname Escajeda has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries, with roots in medieval Spain and a presence in the early Spanish colonies of the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escajeda

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

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

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