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

Espinales, 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 Espinales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espinales in America

Espinales is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espinales surname appeared 341 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 Espinales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Espinales 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 Espinales

The surname Espinales is of Spanish origin, deriving from the word "espinal," which translates to "a place where thorny shrubs or thistles grow." This suggests that the name likely originated in areas of Spain where such vegetation was prevalent.

The earliest recorded instances of the Espinales surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Andalusia and Extremadura. It's believed that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals residing near or involved with the cultivation of espinal landscapes.

One notable historical reference to the Espinales name can be found in the 1591 census records of Seville, where several families bearing this surname were documented. Additionally, the name appears in several ecclesiastical records from the 17th century in the towns of Córdoba and Badajoz.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Espinales surname was Pedro Espinales, a farmer from the village of Écija, Seville, born in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Juana Espinales, a nun and educator who lived in Córdoba during the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the Espinales surname was José Espinales, a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during several key battles.

During the 19th century, the Espinales surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mariana Espinales (1823-1891), a renowned poet and author from Badajoz. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she is considered a pioneer of the Romantic movement in Spanish literature.

Another notable individual was Miguel Espinales (1849-1923), a renowned architect from Seville who designed several iconic buildings and churches throughout Spain, including the Church of San Román in the city of Córdoba.

As the surname spread beyond Spain's borders, it found its way to various parts of the world, including Latin America, where it continues to be present in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espinales

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

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

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