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

Escueta, 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 Escueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Escueta in America

Escueta is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Escueta surname appeared 253 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 Escueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Escueta 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 Escueta

The surname Escueta has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "escueto," which means plain, simple, or austere. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who exhibited these qualities or perhaps lived a humble lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Escueta name can be found in the medieval census records of the Kingdom of Aragon, where it appeared as "Escuet." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings had not yet been established. The name is also mentioned in several historical documents from the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, indicating its presence in these areas.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Escueta was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Salamanca. His contributions to the fields of philosophy and religious studies have been well-documented in various historical texts from that period.

During the 16th century, the Escueta surname gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One prominent individual was Pedro Escueta, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Escueta played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later settled in the region, establishing a lineage that continues to this day.

Another notable figure was María Escueta, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. Historical records suggest that she was a influential landowner and philanthropist, known for her charitable works and support of local communities in the region of Andalusia.

In the 18th century, the Escueta name appears in connection with several notable military figures. Captain Andrés Escueta was a distinguished naval officer who served in the Spanish Armada and participated in various naval battles against the British and Dutch fleets during that era.

As the centuries passed, the Escueta surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, eventually making its way to other parts of Europe, the Americas, and even as far as the Philippines, where it is still found today. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its historical roots and significance remain closely tied to its Spanish origins and the remarkable individuals who carried it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Escueta

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

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

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