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

Escarra, 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 Escarra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escarra in America

Escarra is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escarra surname appeared 171 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 Escarra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escarra 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 Escarra

The surname ESCARRA is of Spanish origin and dates back to the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern region of Navarre, near the border with France. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "ezker," meaning "left" or "left-handed," suggesting that the original bearer may have been a left-handed person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ESCARRA can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Spanish manuscript from the 14th century. This document lists various families and their properties, including those belonging to the ESCARRA lineage.

During the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de ESCARRA was mentioned in several historical records as a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the Kingdom of Navarre. He was born around 1420 and played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the region during his lifetime.

In the 16th century, the ESCARRA surname spread to other parts of Spain, including Castile and Aragon. One notable individual from this period was Pedro ESCARRA, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Zaragoza during the late 1500s. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary renaissance of the time.

As the Spanish empire expanded, the ESCARRA name also made its way to the Americas. In the 17th century, a conquistador named Sebastián ESCARRA was among the early Spanish settlers in Mexico. He was instrumental in establishing settlements and played a role in the colonization efforts in the region.

Another notable figure was María ESCARRA, a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the late 18th century. She was born in 1765 in Seville and gained recognition for her charitable work and support of local institutions, particularly in education.

Throughout the 19th century, the ESCARRA surname continued to be present in various regions of Spain and Latin America. One prominent individual from this period was Alejandro ESCARRA, a renowned lawyer and legal scholar from Madrid. He was born in 1820 and made significant contributions to the development of Spanish civil law through his writings and teachings.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the surname ESCARRA throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and presence across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escarra

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

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

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