Explore the Family Name Escandon
The meaning of Escandon
Spanish (Escandón): possibly a topographic name from a field name derived from escanda, denoting a type of wheat. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Manuel, Jaime, Jose, Ricardo, Armando, Mario, Pedro, Ramiro, Ruben, Adriana, Alberto.
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How common is the last name Escandon in the United States?
The surname Escandon has steadily increased in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Escandon ranked 18,165th in name frequency and was held by 1,413 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 15,268 with an increase of approximately 16%. There were also more bearers of the Escandon surname, with a count of 1,924 individuals representing a 36.16% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Escandon per 100,000 people increased by 25%, moving from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,165 | #15,268 | 15.95% |
| Count | 1,413 | 1,924 | 36.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.65 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escandon
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Escandon surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, this group represented 91.08% of all bearers of the surname, and this figure slightly increased to 91.74% by 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Escandon who identified as White decreased marginally from 7.78% in 2000 to 7.54% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a substantial decrease, dropping from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.26% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.08% | 91.74% | 0.72% |
| White | 7.78% | 7.54% | -3.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.26% | -63.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |