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

Eslava, 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 Eslava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eslava in America

Eslava is the 33894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eslava surname appeared 671 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 Eslava.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eslava 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 Eslava

The surname Eslava originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Slavus," which means "Slav" or "Slavic." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who came from a Slavic region or had Slavic ancestry.

In the early medieval period, the name appeared in various documents and records across the Iberian Peninsula. One of the earliest known references is found in a manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dating back to the 11th century, where a person named Eslava is mentioned.

During the 12th century, the name gained prominence in the Kingdom of Castile and León. Historical records show that several individuals with the surname Eslava held important positions in the royal court and the Catholic Church.

One notable figure was Pedro Eslava, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the 13th century. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable churches and monasteries, including the Monasterio de las Huelgas Reales in Burgos, which was commissioned by King Alfonso VIII of Castile.

In the 14th century, the Eslava family established itself in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Juan Eslava, born in 1325, was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

The 16th century saw the rise of Francisco Eslava, a celebrated composer and musician who served as the choirmaster at the Seville Cathedral. His works, including masses and motets, are considered important contributions to the Renaissance music tradition in Spain.

Another notable figure was Hilarión Eslava, born in 1807, who was a Spanish composer, musicologist, and priest. He is renowned for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Spanish sacred music, particularly the works of composers from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Throughout the centuries, the Eslava surname has been associated with various professions, including clergy, nobility, artists, and scholars. While the name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eslava

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

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

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