Explore the Family Name Esquerra
The meaning of Esquerra
Catalan: nickname for a left-handed person, from esquerra, from Basque ezker ‘left (hand)’. Compare Esguerra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esquerra in the United States?
Regarding the popularity of the surname Esquerra, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a positive change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,120 with 424 occurrences. This increased slightly by 2010 to a rank of 44,957 with 477 occurrences, marking a 12.5% increase in count and a 4.59% increase in its ranking. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #44,957 | 4.59% |
| Count | 424 | 477 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esquerra
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Esquerra, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The prevalence of Asian/Pacific Islander holders dropped significantly by over 50%, from 10.61% in 2000 to 5.24% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 64.39% to 67.92%. There was also a small increase in the proportion of White holders from 12.26% to 12.58%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a growth of 13.91%, reaching 10.48% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or belonging to two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.39% | 67.92% | 5.48% |
| White | 12.26% | 12.58% | 2.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.2% | 10.48% | 13.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.61% | 5.24% | -50.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |