Explore the Family Name Escontrias
The meaning of Escontrias
Hispanic: altered form (plural) of Spanish (Cantabria) Escontría, unexplained. The surname Escontría is no longer found in Spain.
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How common is the last name Escontrias in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Escontrias has seen a significant increase in the past decade. In 2000, Escontrias was ranked the 50,801st most popular surname in the United States with 386 counts. However, by 2010, its rank had risen to 39,212th, marking an approximate 22.81% jump in popularity. Furthermore, the count of people with the surname Escontrias also experienced a substantial growth from 386 individuals in 2000 to 561 in 2010, indicating a 45.34% surge.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #39,212 | 22.81% |
| Count | 386 | 561 | 45.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escontrias
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Escontrias identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.97% of people with this surname were Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 92.34% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a slight decrease over the decade, falling from 5.96% in 2000 to 5.70% in 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals with the Escontrias surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did record a small percentage (1.25%) of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.97% | 92.34% | 0.4% |
| White | 5.96% | 5.7% | -4.36% |
| Black | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |