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

Evasco, 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 Evasco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evasco in America

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

The Evasco 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 Evasco.

The history of the last name Evasco

The surname Evasco has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "eba" meaning rain and "asko" meaning much, suggesting a connection to a place with a rainy climate.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 12th century, appearing in a manuscript from the Monastery of Santa María la Real in Nájera, Spain. Here, a certain Sancho Evasco is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

In the 13th century, the Evasco family can be traced to the town of Ezcaray, located in the La Rioja region of Spain. The town's name is thought to be related to the surname, possibly originating from the Basque words "ezker" meaning left and "aran" meaning valley.

During the 15th century, the Evasco name gained prominence with the birth of Juan Evasco (1435-1503), a renowned theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Paris. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Pedro Evasco (1510-1578), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru. Evasco played a crucial role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and was later appointed as the governor of several regions in present-day Peru and Bolivia.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with Catalina Evasco (1620-1685) being tried and convicted of practicing witchcraft. Her trial documents provide valuable insights into the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.

Moving to the 19th century, José María Evasco (1801-1871) was a prominent figure in the Mexican War of Independence. He served as a general in the revolutionary forces and later became a respected politician and statesman.

Finally, one of the most recent notable individuals with the Evasco surname was María Evasco (1895-1965), a renowned Spanish writer and poet. Her works, often inspired by the landscapes of her native Basque Country, gained critical acclaim and influenced the literary movements of her time.

Throughout its history, the Evasco surname has maintained a strong connection to its Basque roots and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from scholars and explorers to military leaders and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evasco

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

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

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