Explore the Family Name Escobosa
The meaning of Escobosa
Spanish: topographic name from a collective form of escoba ‘broom’ (from Late Latin scopa), or a habitational name from either of two little places in Soria province called Escobosa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Escobosa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Escobosa has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, but by 2010 its rank had increased to 65,424th. This represents an increase of 8.04%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname also saw an increase, moving from 256 people in 2000 to 303 in 2010, marking an uptick of 18.36%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname also enjoyed a minor boost, growing by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #65,424 | 8.04% |
| Count | 256 | 303 | 18.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escobosa
When it comes to the ethnicity of those with the surname Escobosa, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with Hispanic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 83.98% in 2000 to 83.50% in 2010. A small fraction of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 15.63% in 2000 to 15.18% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.98% | 83.5% | -0.57% |
| White | 15.63% | 15.18% | -2.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |