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

Escaño, 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 Escaño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escaño in America

Escaño is the 28618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escaño surname appeared 833 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 Escaño.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escaño 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 Escaño

The surname Escano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "escano," which means a bench or a seat. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a bench or a prominent seat, or perhaps worked as a carpenter or a craftsman who made benches.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Escano can be found in various historical records from the Spanish regions of Catalonia and Valencia. The name appears in several municipal records and census documents from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One notable historical reference to the name Escano is found in the archives of the Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès, located near Barcelona. A record from the year 1618 mentions a certain Juan Escano, who donated a significant sum of money to the monastery's construction efforts.

In the 18th century, the surname Escano spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Juan Escano, a Spanish soldier born in 1734, is recorded as one of the earliest settlers in the town of San Antonio, Texas, where he established a successful cattle ranch.

Another prominent figure with the surname Escano was Margarita Escano, a pioneering feminist and educator from Valencia, who lived from 1801 to 1891. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Spain and dedicated her life to promoting women's education and rights.

In the 19th century, the Escano family established a presence in the Philippines, where they played a significant role in the country's independence movement. José Escano, born in 1870, was a prominent lawyer and politician who advocated for Filipino autonomy and served as a delegate to the Philippine Revolutionary Congress.

Moving into the 20th century, Miguel Escano, born in 1920, was a renowned Spanish poet and writer. His works, which often explored themes of identity and existentialism, earned him numerous literary awards and recognition throughout Spain and Latin America.

While the surname Escano is not among the most common Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents. From its humble beginnings as a name associated with benches and craftsmanship, it has evolved to represent individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, education, literature, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escaño

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

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

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