Explore the Family Name Esparsa
The meaning of Esparsa
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Esparza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esparsa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Esparsa surname has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945 and by 2010, the popularity rank had fallen to 65,066 - a decrease of approximately 25.26%. The count, or number of people with this surname, also dropped from 376 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, representing an 18.88% decrease. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 of 0.1, down 28.57% from the 2000 figure of 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #65,066 | -25.26% |
| Count | 376 | 305 | -18.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esparsa
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Esparsa surname identified as Hispanic. In 2000, 93.62% of Esparsas were Hispanics and this percentage increased slightly to 94.75% by 2010. There was a minor decrease in those identifying as White, from 5.85% in 2000 to 5.25% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.62% | 94.75% | 1.21% |
| White | 5.85% | 5.25% | -10.26% |
| 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% |