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

Escarpita, 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 Escarpita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escarpita in America

Escarpita is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escarpita surname appeared 133 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 Escarpita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escarpita 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 Escarpita

The surname ESCARPITA is believed to have originated in Spain during the late medieval period, specifically in the region of Aragon. It is derived from the Spanish word "escarpita," which refers to a small, steep cliff or rocky outcrop.

This name likely originated as a topographic surname, given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a particular geographical feature, such as a small cliff or rocky area. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname lived in an area characterized by these rocky outcroppings, hence the name became associated with their family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the late 15th century, when a document from the town of Zaragoza in Aragon mentions a certain Juan ESCARPITA, a local landowner. This suggests that the name had already become established in the region by that time.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Diego ESCARPITA, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Diego ESCARPITA is believed to have been born in the village of Calatayud, Aragon, around 1490 and played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, a prominent family with the surname ESCARPITA resided in the town of Alcañiz, Aragon. One member of this family, Pedro ESCARPITA (1621-1687), was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on philosophy and theology.

During the 18th century, the name ESCARPITA appeared in various records from the region of Catalonia, indicating that the surname had spread beyond its initial origins in Aragon. For instance, a merchant named José ESCARPITA (1728-1792) from Barcelona is mentioned in trade documents from that period.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with this surname was Luisa ESCARPITA (1845-1912), a Spanish painter who gained recognition for her landscape and portrait works. She was born in Valencia and studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid.

While the surname ESCARPITA is not among the most common in Spain today, it continues to be associated with its historical roots in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia, where it likely originated and gained prominence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escarpita

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

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

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