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

Estrada López, 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 Estrada López surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estrada López in America

Estrada López is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estrada López surname appeared 192 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 Estrada López.

The history of the last name Estrada López

The surname ESTRADALOPEZ has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of the Spanish words "estrada" and "lopez." The first part, "estrada," is derived from the Latin word "strata," meaning "paved road" or "street," indicating a possible connection to a place name or occupation related to roads or transportation.

In the 11th century, during the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, the region of Extremadura in western Spain was an important battleground. Records from this time mention individuals with the surname ESTRADALOPEZ, suggesting their presence in this area. The earliest known record is found in the "Cartulario de la Catedral de Badajoz," a collection of documents from the Cathedral of Badajoz, dated around 1120.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Juan ESTRADALOPEZ, a renowned military commander who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the decisive Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. His bravery and strategic prowess contributed significantly to the Christian victory over the Almohad Caliphate.

In the 14th century, the ESTRADALOPEZ family had established roots in the town of Trujillo, located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura. Historical documents from this period mention Pedro ESTRADALOPEZ, a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility.

During the 16th century, the ESTRADALOPEZ surname gained further prominence with the exploits of Hernán ESTRADALOPEZ, an explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. His detailed accounts of the expeditions and encounters with indigenous civilizations provided invaluable insights into the history of the region.

Another notable figure was María ESTRADALOPEZ, a celebrated poet and writer from the city of Seville, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Her poetic works, often exploring themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and published throughout Spain and its colonies.

As the ESTRADALOPEZ family expanded and migrated over the centuries, the surname spread across various regions of Spain and eventually to the Americas, particularly to Mexico and other parts of Latin America, where it continues to be prevalent today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estrada López

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

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

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