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

Escanuela, 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 Escanuela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escanuela in America

Escanuela is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escanuela surname appeared 228 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 Escanuela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escanuela 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 Escanuela

The surname Escanuela has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "escanuell," which means "small barrel" or "small cask." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with barrels or casks, such as a cooper or a wine merchant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Escanuela appears in a document from the year 1298, which mentions a certain "Pere Escanuela" residing in the town of Valls, located in the province of Tarragona. This document is part of the archives of the Catalan nobility and provides insight into the early usage of the surname.

In the 15th century, there are records of an influential family named Escanuela in the city of Barcelona. A prominent member of this family was Joan Escanuela, a merchant and landowner who lived from around 1435 to 1498. He was known for his involvement in the city's trade and political affairs.

Another notable figure with the surname Escanuela was Francesc Escanuela, a Catalan painter who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was renowned for his religious works, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Catalonia.

In the 18th century, a man named Jaume Escanuela gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Girona, including the Church of Sant Feliu and the Convent of Sant Domènec.

Moving into the 19th century, there is record of a prominent writer and philosopher named Josep Escanuela i Prats, who was born in 1820 and died in 1895. He was a prolific author and contributed significantly to the intellectual and literary culture of Catalonia during his time.

While the surname Escanuela originated in Catalonia, over the centuries it has spread to other parts of Spain and even to Spanish-speaking regions in South America and the Caribbean. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the medieval period in the northeastern region of Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escanuela

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

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

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