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

Espericueta, 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 Espericueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espericueta in America

Espericueta is the 23185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espericueta surname appeared 1,100 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 Espericueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Espericueta 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 Espericueta

The surname Espericueta has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "espera" meaning "hope" and "cueta" meaning "hill" or "slope." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific geographic location or topographical feature, possibly a settlement on a hillside or sloping terrain.

One of the earliest documented references to the Espericueta name can be found in the Cartulary of the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, a historical document from the 13th century. This cartulary recorded various land transactions and property holdings in the region of Aragon, Spain, indicating that individuals bearing the Espericueta surname were landowners or residents of that area during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Espericueta was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Navarre as a prominent merchant and trader involved in the lucrative wool trade between Spain and Italy. His successful business endeavors likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Espericueta name across the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 16th century, a branch of the Espericueta family settled in the Spanish colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). Notable among them was Pedro Espericueta, born in 1537, who served as a military officer and played a significant role in the conquest and exploration of the northern territories of New Spain.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Francisco Espericueta (1714-1789) gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches and cathedrals in Mexico City and Puebla. His artistic contributions helped establish the Espericueta name within the cultural and artistic circles of colonial Mexico.

Another notable figure was María Espericueta (1795-1873), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education in Spain. She founded several schools and educational institutions in her hometown of Zaragoza, leaving a lasting legacy in promoting educational opportunities for underprivileged girls and women.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation of the Espericueta surname have emerged, such as Esperiqueta, Esperacueta, and Espericuerta, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations across various regions and cultures where the name has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espericueta

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

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

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