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

Escobales, 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 Escobales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escobales in America

Escobales is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escobales surname appeared 269 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 Escobales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escobales 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 Escobales

The surname Escobales originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "escoba," meaning "broom," and the suffix "-al," which indicates a place or location. Therefore, Escobales likely referred to a place where brooms were made or sold.

The earliest known record of the name Escobales dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a document from the Kingdom of Aragon. In this document, a certain Pedro Escobales was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Valencia.

During the 15th century, the name Escobales was also found in records from the Kingdom of Castile, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable individual from this time was Juan Escobales, a merchant who traded in various goods, including brooms and other household items.

In the 16th century, the Escobales family established themselves in the New World, with several members settling in various parts of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Hernán Escobales, who was born in Seville in 1525 and later became a prominent landowner in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

During the 17th century, the Escobales surname was found in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. One notable figure from this period was Diego Escobales, a scholar and writer who published several works on history and literature.

In the 18th century, the Escobales family continued to spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, with members residing in Spain, Mexico, and various regions of Central and South America. One prominent individual from this time was María Escobales, a renowned painter and artist who was born in Mexico City in 1745.

Throughout its history, the surname Escobales has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, landowners, scholars, artists, and more. While the name is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escobales

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

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

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