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

Escarrega, 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 Escarrega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escarrega in America

Escarrega is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escarrega surname appeared 131 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 Escarrega.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escarrega 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 Escarrega

The surname Escarrega has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "escarregar," which means "to unload" or "to discharge." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to unloading cargo or freight.

The name can be traced back to the regions of Aragon and Catalonia in northeastern Spain, where it was first recorded in various historical documents and records. Some variations of the spelling include Escarraga, Escarregar, and Escarregat.

One of the earliest known references to the name Escarrega appears in the Catalan Cartulary of Sant Cugat del Vallès, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions an individual named Bernat Escarrega, who was involved in a land transaction.

In the 13th century, there is a record of a nobleman named Guillem d'Escarrega, who was a vassal of the Count of Barcelona. He was granted lands and properties in recognition of his service to the Crown.

During the 14th century, a prominent figure named Joan Escarrega served as a magistrate in the city of Valencia. He played a significant role in the administration of justice and the governance of the region.

In the 15th century, a merchant named Pere Escarrega was known for his successful trading ventures across the Mediterranean. He established trade routes and connections with various ports in Italy, France, and North Africa.

Another notable individual with the surname Escarrega was Francesc Escarrega, a 16th-century architect and master builder. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

Over the centuries, the Escarrega family has produced numerous individuals who have made contributions in various fields, including law, commerce, arts, and architecture. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation, it has since become a distinguished surname in Spanish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escarrega

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

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

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