Explore the Family Name Esquilin
The meaning of Esquilin
Spanish (Esquilín): nickname from esquilín ‘small bell’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Angel, Ines, Jorge, Juan, Margarita, Santos, Adelina, Adriana, Ana, Angel Luis, Arnaldo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esquilin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Esquilin has seen a marked increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Esquilin was ranked 22770 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 20449, indicating an improvement of 10.19 percent. The number of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1052 in 2000 to 1299 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 23.48 percent. Per 100,000 people, the proportion with this surname rose from 0.39 to 0.44, a rate change of 12.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,770 | #20,449 | 10.19% |
| Count | 1,052 | 1,299 | 23.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.44 | 12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esquilin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Esquilin, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are notable changes observable between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those carrying the name identified as Hispanic, with percentages increasing from 89.64 to 92.69 over the decade. While the percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a decrease from 5.23 to 3.46, the percentage of White individuals also decreased, going from 4.47 in 2000 to 3.31 in 2010. The surname did not show any representation among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. Those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.64% | 92.69% | 3.4% |
| Black | 5.23% | 3.46% | -33.84% |
| White | 4.47% | 3.31% | -25.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |