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

Escotto, 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 Escotto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escotto in America

Escotto is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escotto surname appeared 235 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 Escotto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escotto 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 Escotto

The surname Escotto has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "escoto," which means "exempt from taxes or obligations." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who enjoyed certain privileges or exemptions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Escotto can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1392 mentions a certain Pedro Escotto. This document suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Escotto name has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Juan Escotto is said to have accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Records indicate that Escotto played a key role in the conquest of Mexico.

Another prominent figure bearing the Escotto name was Alonso Escotto, a 17th-century Spanish painter who was known for his religious works. Several of his paintings can still be found in churches throughout Spain, including the Basilica of San Isidoro in León.

In the 18th century, the Escotto family produced a renowned military leader named Antonio Escotto y Guzmán. He served in the Spanish army and played a significant role in the defense of the city of Badajoz during the Peninsular War against the French.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Escotto surname was the Spanish writer and journalist José Escotto y Muñoz (1801-1875). He was known for his satirical works and was a vocal critic of the monarchy during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

Finally, in the 20th century, the name Escotto gained further recognition through the achievements of the Spanish architect and urban planner Julio Escotto García (1901-1987). He was responsible for designing several landmark buildings in Madrid, including the Plaza de España and the Torres Blancas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escotto

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

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

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