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

Espalin, 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 Espalin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espalin in America

Espalin is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espalin surname appeared 190 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 Espalin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Espalin 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 Espalin

The surname ESPALIN has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "espalda," meaning "back" or "shoulder," suggesting a potential connection to a physical attribute or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ESPALIN can be found in the "Cartulario de Valpuesta," a historical document from the 11th century, which mentions an individual named "Petrus Espalin." This suggests that the surname was already in use during the early medieval period in the northern regions of Spain.

In the 13th century, the name ESPALIN appeared in the "Fuero de Soria," an important legal text from the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions an individual named "Fernan Espalin," who was likely a landowner or nobleman in the region.

During the 15th century, the surname ESPALIN gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where a family of that name was known for their involvement in the local textile trade. One notable figure from this era was Juan ESPALIN (1435-1498), a wealthy merchant and patron of the arts.

In the 16th century, the ESPALIN name spread to the Americas as a result of Spanish colonization. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was Pedro ESPALIN (1520-1589), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro.

Another notable figure bearing the ESPALIN surname was Miguel ESPALIN (1658-1724), a Spanish navigator and explorer who served in the Spanish Navy and participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean.

In the 18th century, the ESPALIN name gained prominence in the military circles of Spain. One such figure was Antonio ESPALIN (1725-1792), a distinguished officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

The 19th century saw the ESPALIN name spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields. One notable example was José ESPALIN (1823-1898), a Cuban writer and poet who was part of the literary movement known as the "Costumbrismo."

Throughout its history, the ESPALIN surname has been associated with various locations across Spain, including the towns of Espalion in the Midi-Pyrénées region and Espallion in the Auvergne region, both of which may have influenced the spelling variations of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espalin

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

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

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