Explore the Family Name Escarsega
The meaning of Escarsega
Hispanic (Escársega): variant of Spanish Escárcega (see Escarcega), a surname of Basque origin (see Escarzaga).
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How common is the last name Escarsega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Escarsega has experienced a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Escarsega ranked 44,997th and had a count of 449, which represented 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it climbed to the 40,554th position with an increased count of 539, or 0.18 per 100,000 people, representing a change of around 20.04% in the total count and approximately 9.87% in ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #40,554 | 9.87% |
| Count | 449 | 539 | 20.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escarsega
Moving onto ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Escarsega surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, making up 90.87% and 92.21% of all individuals with this surname respectively. This marks a slight increase of 1.47%. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease from 4.68% to 3.71%, marking a -20.73% change. American Indian and Alaska Native representation also went through a slight increase of 4.21%, going from 3.56% to 3.71%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, nor were there any individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.87% | 92.21% | 1.47% |
| White | 4.68% | 3.71% | -20.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.56% | 3.71% | 4.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |