Explore the Family Name Espejel
The meaning of Espejel
Spanish: from a diminutive of espejo ‘mirror’, probably a topographic name (see Espejo).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Espejel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Espejel has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 in terms of frequency and jumped significantly to a rank of 39,887 in 2010, marking a change of over 35%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew substantially during this period, from 305 to 550, an increase of over 80%. The proportion of people with the surname Espejel per 100k also saw a rise of 72.73%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #39,887 | 35.19% |
| Count | 305 | 550 | 80.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.19 | 72.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Espejel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Espejel, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 96.72% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly rose to 98.18% by 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 2.95% to 1.82% over the same time period. There were no significant changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0.00 for both years under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.72% | 98.18% | 1.51% |
| White | 2.95% | 1.82% | -38.31% |
| 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% |