Explore the Family Name Escalona
The meaning of Escalona
Spanish: habitational name from Escalona in Toledo province or from Escalona del Prado in Soria. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Luis, Alfredo, Jorge, Jose, Miguel, Rafael, Reynaldo, Arturo, Cesar, Fernando, Justo.
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How common is the last name Escalona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Escalona has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked 13,812th in 2000, it rose to the 10,505th position by 2010, representing an increase of nearly 24%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 2,009 individuals with this surname in 2000, which surged to 3,055 by 2010, marking a substantial growth of over 52%. The proportion of people named Escalona per 100k also grew by more than 40% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,812 | #10,505 | 23.94% |
| Count | 2,009 | 3,055 | 52.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 1.04 | 40.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escalona
The ethnicity distribution of individuals carrying the surname Escalona, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a rise of around 7%, increasing from 75.76% in 2000 to 81.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by about 24% and those identifying as White decreased by roughly 19%. The percentages of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced significant drops, falling by 46% and 36% respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals belonging to two or more ethnic identities marginally increased by approximately 3.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.76% | 81.18% | 7.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.68% | 11.98% | -23.6% |
| White | 6.07% | 4.91% | -19.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.18% | 3.51% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.59% | -46.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.16% | -36% |