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

Yslava, 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 Yslava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yslava in America

Yslava is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yslava surname appeared 232 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 Yslava.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yslava 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 Yslava

The surname Yslava has its origins in Spain, specifically tracing back to the medieval Kingdom of Castile during the 13th and 14th centuries. The name Yslava is derived from the Spanish word "isla," which means "island" in English. This indicates that the original bearers of the name were likely inhabitants of or associated with a notable island or a coastal region characterized by significant islands.

The earliest historical references to the surname Yslava appear in land and property records from the late Middle Ages. These include deeds of ownership and tax records that were meticulously kept by the Castilian Crown. One of the earliest known records dates back to 1375, where a manor called "las Islas" was mentioned in connection with the noble family de Yslava.

In the 15th century, the surname gained prominence due to Esteban de Yslava, a knight who fought in the Reconquista under the banner of Ferdinand II of Aragon. Born in 1442 and dying in 1510, Esteban de Yslava was granted lands and titles for his service in reclaiming territories from Moorish control. His family maintained these estates for generations, solidifying the name Yslava in local history.

A significant figure with this surname was Hernando de Yslava, a renowned explorer and navigator born in 1502 and dying in 1578. Hernando embarked on several expeditions to the New World under the Spanish Crown, contributing to the mapping of coastal regions in what is now Central America. His detailed accounts and maps were instrumental for future explorers.

Another historical bearer of the Yslava name was Luis de Yslava, an influential merchant and civic leader in Seville during the late 16th century. Born in 1557 and dying in 1623, Luis played a crucial role in the early stages of Spain's naval dominance, financing several exploratory voyages and trading expeditions.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in ecclesiastical records, with Father Diego de Yslava, born in 1610 and dying in 1675, becoming a prominent Jesuit missionary. His work in the Philippines and later in Peru was widely recognized, and he contributed significantly to the spread of Christianity in those regions.

Lastly, Maria de Yslava, a noblewoman born in 1682 and dying in 1745, became known for her philanthropic efforts. She established several hospitals and orphanages in Valencia, earning her a revered place in the annals of local history.

Through these historical figures and records, the surname Yslava has been firmly rooted in the cultural and social tapestry of Spain, reflecting a legacy of nobility, exploration, commerce, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yslava

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

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

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