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

Espinobarros, 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 Espinobarros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espinobarros in America

Espinobarros is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espinobarros surname appeared 126 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 Espinobarros.

The history of the last name Espinobarros

The surname "ESPINOBARROS" has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a combination of two distinct Spanish words, "espino" and "barros," which translates to "hawthorn bush" and "muds" or "clays," respectively.

The name likely originated in a specific region of Spain where hawthorn bushes and clay-rich soils were prevalent. It may have been derived from a place name or a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived near hawthorn bushes or worked with clay.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces. This document mentions an individual named Rodrigo Espino de los Barros, suggesting the name's existence during that era.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname was Juan de Espinobarros, a Spanish explorer and navigator. He was part of the expeditions led by Christopher Columbus to the Americas, and it is believed he accompanied Columbus on his second voyage in 1493.

Another historical figure was Diego de Espinobarros, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He is mentioned in various accounts and chronicles of the time, such as Bernal Díaz del Castillo's "True History of the Conquest of New Spain."

In the 17th century, a notable individual with this surname was Tomás de Espinobarros, a Spanish painter and engraver. He was known for his religious works and portraits, and some of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Francisco de Espinobarros was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Spanish War of Succession. He achieved the rank of brigadier general and is mentioned in historical accounts of the conflict.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "ESPINOBARROS" has maintained its presence in various regions of Spain, with some variations in spelling, such as "Espinobarro" or "Espino de los Barros." While not a widely prevalent surname, it continues to be carried by individuals with links to its historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espinobarros

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

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

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