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

Esquivias, 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 Esquivias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esquivias in America

Esquivias is the 20322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esquivias surname appeared 1,308 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 Esquivias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esquivias 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 Esquivias

The surname Esquivias is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the placename "Esquivias," a municipality located in the province of Toledo, central Spain. The name itself is thought to stem from the Latin word "exquiliis," meaning "a dwelling place outside the city."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the 13th-century Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document chronicling the distribution of lands and properties in the region following the Christian reconquest of Seville from the Moors in 1248. Here, the name appears as "Esquibias," an alternate spelling that was likely more common at the time.

In the 15th century, the Esquivias family gained prominence in the city of Toledo, where they held prestigious positions within the local government and Church. Notable members from this era include Alonso de Esquivias (1456-1518), a prominent lawyer and judge, and Diego de Esquivias (1472-1541), a respected theologian and author.

As the centuries progressed, the Esquivias name spread throughout Spain and eventually to the Americas during the era of Spanish colonization. One notable figure from this period was Juan de Esquivias (1568-1625), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of present-day Mexico and served as a military commander under Hernán Cortés.

In the 18th century, the Esquivias family established a strong presence in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. Here, they were involved in various industries, including agriculture and winemaking. A prominent member from this time was Francisca de Esquivias (1701-1783), a landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Seville.

Another notable individual bearing the Esquivias name was Miguel de Esquivias (1812-1891), a Spanish poet and playwright from Granada. His works, which often explored themes of love and national identity, were widely celebrated during the Romantic literary movement in Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Esquivias has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots, with many families still residing in the regions where the name first originated centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esquivias

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

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

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