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

Esmilla, 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 Esmilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esmilla in America

Esmilla is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esmilla surname appeared 103 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 Esmilla.

The history of the last name Esmilla

The surname ESMILLA is a rare and enigmatic name with origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a ecclesiastical document from the village of Esmilla, located in the province of Girona, Catalonia. This village's name is derived from the Latin word "aesmilia," which means "small river" or "stream," suggesting a possible connection to the surname's roots.

In the late 15th century, a historical figure named Jaume Esmilla was mentioned in the records of the city of Valencia as a prominent merchant and landowner. His descendants continued to use the surname, solidifying its presence in the region.

The name ESMILLA also holds a connection to the Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. Some scholars speculate that the surname may have its origins in the Arabic language, potentially derived from the word "asmila," which means "to be patient" or "to endure."

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Ferran Esmilla was a renowned poet and playwright in Barcelona, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Catalan literary tradition.

During the 17th century, a family by the name of Esmilla settled in the city of Seville, where they became respected artisans and craftsmen. One of their descendants, María Esmilla, gained recognition for her intricate embroidery work, which adorned the vestments of several prominent churches in the region.

As the centuries passed, the surname ESMILLA gradually spread to other parts of Spain and even beyond its borders. In the 19th century, a French explorer named Jacques Esmilla is recorded as having ventured into the Sahara Desert, making significant contributions to the study of the region's geography and culture.

Today, while still relatively uncommon, the surname ESMILLA can be found scattered across various parts of the world, a testament to the journey and resilience of those who carried this enigmatic name through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esmilla

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

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 Esmilla 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.

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

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