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

Espudo, 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 Espudo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espudo in America

Espudo is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espudo surname appeared 130 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 Espudo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Espudo 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 Espudo

The surname ESPUDO is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "spudus," which means "muddy" or "dirty," indicating a possible connection to a place name or occupation related to mud or soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ESPUDO surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting expeditions and territories belonging to various noble families in Spain. This document mentions an individual named Rodrigo ESPUDO, who was likely a landowner or hunter associated with a specific territory or region.

Another notable historical reference is the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This cartulary, dating back to the 10th century, contains records of land transactions and donations, some of which involve individuals bearing the ESPUDO surname or its variations, such as "Espudo" or "Espudos."

In the 16th century, there are records of an influential Portuguese family named ESPUDO, whose members held prominent positions in the royal court and the Catholic Church. One of the most notable figures was João ESPUDO (1520-1587), a cleric and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Portalegre and played a significant role in the negotiations between Portugal and the Holy See.

During the colonial era, several individuals with the ESPUDO surname migrated to the Americas, particularly to regions under Spanish and Portuguese rule. One such individual was Diego ESPUDO (1645-1712), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and is credited with charting several islands and coastal regions.

Another notable figure was Francisca ESPUDO (1725-1795), a Brazilian landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of her estate to establish schools and hospitals in the city of Salvador, Bahia. Her contributions were recognized by the local authorities, and a street in the city was named after her.

It is important to note that the ESPUDO surname may have undergone various spelling variations over time, influenced by regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences. Some of these variations include Espudo, Espudos, Espudos, and Espudos, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espudo

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

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

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