Explore the Family Name Encalade
The meaning of Encalade
Americanized form of Spanish Encalada. It is found mainly in LA and TX.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Encalade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the "Encalade" surname has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it improved from 44,654 in 2000 to 44,270 in 2010, marking an almost 1% improvement. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 7%, from 453 in 2000 to 486 in 2010. However, the proportion of the surname per 100k people slightly decreased by about 6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #44,270 | 0.86% |
| Count | 453 | 486 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Encalade
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Encalade" has experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as Black, which increased from 63.80% to 70.37%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.10% to 2.06%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as White (30.68% to 24.07%) and those reporting two or more races (3.31% to 2.67%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.8% | 70.37% | 10.3% |
| White | 30.68% | 24.07% | -21.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 2.67% | -19.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.06% | 87.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |