Explore the Family Name Espinales

The meaning of Espinales

Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua and Ecuador): plural form of Spanish and Catalan Espinal.

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How common is the last name Espinales in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Espinales increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Espinales ranked 71,143 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 59,324, marking a significant increase of 16.61%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 256 to 341 during this period, demonstrating a 33.2% growth. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname Espinales per 100,000 increased by 33.33%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#71,143#59,32416.61%
Count25634133.2%
Proportion per 100k0.090.1233.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Espinales

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Espinales. In 2000, about 7.03% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 3.52% in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 49.93%. However, the majority of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, with 92.19% in 2000 increasing to 95.31% in 2010 which indicates a 3.38% growth. Notably, the census did not record any individuals with the Espinales surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
Hispanic92.19%95.31%3.38%
White7.03%3.52%-49.93%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%