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

Escorcia, 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 Escorcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escorcia in America

Escorcia is the 23899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escorcia surname appeared 1,056 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 Escorcia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escorcia 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 Escorcia

The surname "ESCORCIA" has its origins in the Spanish language. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, located in southern Spain, during the late medieval period.

The name "ESCORCIA" is derived from the Spanish word "escorzo," which means "foreshortening" or "perspective" in art and architecture. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in professions related to art, architecture, or construction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ESCORCIA" can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family with this surname who were involved in the construction of various buildings and structures in the city.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "ESCORCIA" gained prominence in Spain, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Juan de Escorcia (1510-1578), a renowned Spanish sculptor and architect who was responsible for designing and constructing several churches and monasteries in Andalusia.

Another notable bearer of the name "ESCORCIA" was Pedro de Escorcia (1590-1651), a Spanish painter who was best known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the name "ESCORCIA" spread to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual from this period was José María Escorcia (1765-1832), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Moving into the 19th century, the name "ESCORCIA" continued to be associated with individuals in the arts and architecture. One notable bearer of this surname was Manuel Escorcia (1845-1912), a Cuban architect who designed several prominent buildings in Havana, including the Gran Teatro de la Habana.

Another individual with the surname "ESCORCIA" from the 19th century was Enrique Escorcia (1868-1942), a Mexican painter who was known for his landscapes and depictions of indigenous life in Mexico.

Throughout its history, the surname "ESCORCIA" has been associated with individuals from various artistic and architectural professions, reflecting its origins and meaning as a name related to perspective and foreshortening in these fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escorcia

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

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

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