Explore the Family Name Eslava
The meaning of Eslava
Spanish: habitational name from Eslava, in the province of Navarre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eslava in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eslava has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42437 and jumped to 33894 in 2010, representing an increase of 20.13%. During this period, the count (number of individuals with the Eslava surname) rose by 39.5%, from 481 to 671. The proportion of people with the Eslava surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #33,894 | 20.13% |
| Count | 481 | 671 | 39.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.23 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eslava
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group of individuals with the Eslava surname identified as Hispanic, with their proportion increasing by 11.74% from 54.68% to 61.1%. The second-largest group was Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing by 12.84% from 28.90% to 25.19%. Those identifying as White made up 12.89% in 2000, dropping slightly to 11.92% in 2010. The number of people identifying as two or more races experienced a significant drop of 52.24%. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.68% | 61.1% | 11.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.9% | 25.19% | -12.84% |
| White | 12.89% | 11.92% | -7.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 1.49% | -52.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |