Explore the Family Name Escareno
The meaning of Escareno
Hispanic (Escareño): perhaps an altered form of Spanish Mascareño (see Mascareno). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Manuel, Juan, Mario, Adan, Alicia, Efren, Ernesto, Gerardo, Guadalupe, Isidro.
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How common is the last name Escareno in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Escareno' increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 13,791 in popularity and had a count of 2,013, corresponding to 0.75 per 100k. By 2010, it had risen to rank 10,448 with a count of 3,079, representing a proportion of 1.04 per 100k. This is a notable increase in popularity of about 24.24% in rank and 52.96% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,791 | #10,448 | 24.24% |
| Count | 2,013 | 3,079 | 52.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 1.04 | 38.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escareno
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Escareno' surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. About 93.14% identified as Hispanic in 2000, increasing slightly to 94.54% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 6.31% in 2000 to 4.74% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.19%) of individuals with the 'Escareno' surname who identified as Black and 0.32% who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.14% | 94.54% | 1.5% |
| White | 6.31% | 4.74% | -24.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |