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

Esposo, 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 Esposo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esposo in America

Esposo is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esposo surname appeared 216 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 Esposo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esposo 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 Esposo

The surname "ESPOSO" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "esposo," which means "husband" or "spouse." This name likely emerged in Spain during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name "ESPOSO" was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was a husband or a spouse. It may have been given to individuals who held a position of authority within a household or community, or to distinguish them from other family members.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ESPOSO" can be found in the "Libro de la Montería," a hunting treatise written in the late 13th century during the reign of Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions a certain "Juan Esposo," who was likely a nobleman or a member of the royal court.

In the 15th century, the name "ESPOSO" appeared in several historical records from the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. For example, a document from the city of Seville from 1492 mentions a "Pedro Esposo," who was a merchant involved in the trade with the Americas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name "ESPOSO" spread to various parts of the Americas and the Philippines. One notable figure with this surname was Diego de Esposo, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Another individual of historical significance was María Esposo, a Spanish woman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her work as a philanthropist and charitable activist in the city of Seville. She founded several hospitals and orphanages, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

In the 18th century, the name "ESPOSO" was also found in various parts of the Spanish Caribbean, such as Cuba and Puerto Rico. One notable bearer of this surname was Juan Esposo y Martínez (1732-1798), a Spanish military officer and governor of Puerto Rico from 1788 to 1793.

Throughout history, the surname "ESPOSO" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, military personnel, landowners, and members of the clergy. While not a particularly common surname, it has maintained a presence in Spanish-speaking regions and communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esposo

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

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

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