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

Esquinca, 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 Esquinca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esquinca in America

Esquinca is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esquinca surname appeared 109 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 Esquinca.

The history of the last name Esquinca

The surname Esquinca originates from Spain, specifically from the Basque region in the north. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century. The name is derived from the Basque word "ezkineka," which means "corner" or "angle," likely referring to a geographical feature or a location associated with the family's origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Basque Country's historical documents from the 16th century. During this period, the Esquinca family was mentioned in connection with various land transactions and local affairs in the region.

In the 17th century, several members of the Esquinca family were noted for their involvement in the maritime trade and exploration endeavors. Juan Esquinca (1602-1671) was a renowned navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the Spanish colonial expansion.

Later, in the 18th century, the Esquinca name gained prominence in the literary world. Pedro Esquinca (1723-1795) was a celebrated poet and scholar whose works captured the essence of the Basque culture and language.

As the Esquinca family spread across Spain and beyond, their name became associated with various professions and achievements. One notable figure was María Esquinca (1801-1879), a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in Madrid.

During the 19th century, the Esquinca surname also found its way to the Americas through Spanish immigration. José Esquinca (1842-1921) was a prominent businessman in Mexico who played a key role in the development of the country's textile industry.

Throughout its history, the Esquinca surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving their mark on various aspects of society, culture, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esquinca

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

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

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