Explore the Family Name Encalada
The meaning of Encalada
Spanish: from encalada ‘whitewashed’, perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a whitewashed house. This surname is rare in Spain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Encalada in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Encalada has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,552 in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 28,065, indicating a positive change of approximately 30.79%. The total count for this surname also increased from 508 individuals in 2000 to 853 in 2010, marking a substantial surge of approximately 67.91%. Correspondingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also grew from 0.19 to 0.29, an increase of over 52.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #28,065 | 30.79% |
| Count | 508 | 853 | 67.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.29 | 52.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Encalada
Analyzing the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Encalada identifies as Hispanic. In 2000, 89.96% identified as Hispanic and this percentage slightly increased to 92.38% by 2010. There's also a small portion that identifies as White, though its representation decreased from 7.68% in 2000 to 6.10% in 2010. A tiny fraction, about 1.77%, identified as Black in 2000, however, this percentage dropped to 0.82% by 2010. No individuals with the Encalada surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.96% | 92.38% | 2.69% |
| White | 7.68% | 6.1% | -20.57% |
| Black | 1.77% | 0.82% | -53.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |