Find out how popular the last name Estabillo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Estabillo.

Estabillo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Estabillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estabillo in America

Estabillo is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estabillo surname appeared 305 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Estabillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estabillo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Estabillo

The surname Estabillo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "establo," meaning a stable or barn. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in or lived near stables or barns.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Estabillo name appeared in various records and manuscripts across regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Andalusia and Castile. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to the occupation or location of the family.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Estabillo name can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Seville, where a person named Juan Estabillo was mentioned in the year 1492. This record provides insight into the presence of the name during the time of the Spanish Reconquista and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.

In the 17th century, the Estabillo name gained prominence in the city of Granada, where a prominent family bearing this surname was involved in agricultural and trade activities. Notable members of this family include Alonso Estabillo (1621-1698), a successful merchant, and Juana Estabillo (1645-1712), a landowner renowned for her philanthropic endeavors.

Another notable figure with the Estabillo surname was Francisco Estabillo (1778-1842), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and a promotion to the rank of colonel.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Estabillo name also found its way to the Americas. In the 18th century, records show the presence of individuals with this surname in various Spanish colonies, including Mexico, Peru, and Cuba. One such individual was Pedro Estabillo (1756-1828), a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Veracruz, Mexico.

While the Estabillo name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to be associated with its historical ties to agriculture, trade, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estabillo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Estabillo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Estabillo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Estabillo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Estabillo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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