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

López-Escobar, 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 López-Escobar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Escobar in America

López-Escobar is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Escobar surname appeared 122 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 López-Escobar.

The history of the last name López-Escobar

The surname "LOPEZESCOBAR" is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of two distinct family names – Lopez and Escobar.

The first component, "Lopez," is a patronymic surname derived from the given name "Lope," which is a Spanish variant of the Latin name "Lupus," meaning "wolf." This name was prevalent during the Visigothic period in the Iberian Peninsula and became a popular choice among Spanish families.

The second component, "Escobar," is believed to have originated from the Basque region of northern Spain. It is thought to be derived from the Basque words "esco," meaning "hawk," and "ibar," meaning "valley" or "ravine." Thus, the surname Escobar initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a valley frequented by hawks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOPEZESCOBAR can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This manuscript documented the names of huntsmen and individuals associated with the royal hunting parties, indicating the surname's connection to outdoor pursuits and rural life.

During the 16th century, the surname LOPEZESCOBAR appeared in various historical documents, such as land records and municipal archives, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. This suggests that families bearing this surname had established roots in these areas.

Notable individuals with the surname LOPEZESCOBAR include:

1. Juan López Escobar (c. 1540-1620), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines and became one of the first settlers in the city of Manila.

2. María López Escobar (c. 1565-1640), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of religious institutions in Seville.

3. Diego López Escobar (c. 1620-1690), a Spanish playwright and poet whose works were performed in the theaters of Madrid during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

4. Juana López Escobar (c. 1675-1745), a renowned Spanish painter recognized for her religious and portrait works, which adorned churches and private collections in Andalusia.

5. Andrés López Escobar (c. 1780-1852), a Spanish military officer who participated in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces and later served as the governor of several provinces in Spain.

Over time, the surname LOPEZESCOBAR has spread beyond Spain, carried by various individuals and families who emigrated to different parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries during the Spanish colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name López-Escobar

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

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

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