Explore the Family Name Escolero
The meaning of Escolero
Hispanic (El Salvador): nickname from Spanish escolero ‘schoolmate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Escolero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Escolero has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 93,841 but by 2010, it had risen significantly to a ranking of 63,698, indicating a percentage change of 32.12%. Similarly, the count, or number of people with the Escolero surname, also increased from 181 individuals in 2000 to 313 in 2010, exhibiting a substantial growth rate of 72.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly climbed from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, showing a rise of 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #63,698 | 32.12% |
| Count | 181 | 313 | 72.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escolero
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Escolero surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. However, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, forming 92.27% in 2000 that increased further to 96.17% in 2010, marking a 4.23% growth. Those identifying as white and carrying the Escolero name formed a small minority, making up 7.18% in 2000 but experiencing a decrease of 46.66% to form just 3.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.27% | 96.17% | 4.23% |
| White | 7.18% | 3.83% | -46.66% |
| 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% |