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

Estada, 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 Estada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estada in America

Estada is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estada surname appeared 108 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 Estada.

The history of the last name Estada

The surname ESTADA is of Spanish origin, deriving from the medieval Spanish word "estada," which means "stay" or "dwelling." It is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, situated in northeastern Spain, during the 13th or 14th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ESTADA surname can be found in the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón (Archive of the Crown of Aragon), a historical archive located in Barcelona, Spain. This archive contains documents from the 12th to the 18th centuries, including references to individuals bearing the ESTADA surname.

The ESTADA name is also associated with several place names in Spain, such as Estada, a municipality in the province of Huesca, Aragon. It is possible that the surname ESTADA may have derived from or been influenced by these place names, indicating a connection between the family and a specific location.

One notable figure who bore the ESTADA surname was Jerónimo de Estada y Roldán (1589-1653), a Spanish painter and engraver from Seville. His works are known for their religious themes and can be found in various churches and collections throughout Spain.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan de Estada (fl. 1550-1570), a Spanish architect and sculptor who worked on several notable projects in Seville during the 16th century, including the renovation of the Cathedral of Seville.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Estada (1615-1685), a Spanish diplomat and military officer, served as the Governor of the Philippine Islands from 1678 to 1684. His tenure was marked by efforts to fortify the islands against external threats and promote economic development.

Towards the end of the 18th century, José Estada y Nava (1771-1838) was a Spanish military officer and politician who participated in the Spanish American wars of independence. He served as the Governor of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1815 to 1818.

Another noteworthy figure was Mariano Estada (1828-1888), a Mexican lawyer, politician, and journalist who played a pivotal role in the Reform War of the 1850s and advocated for liberal reforms in Mexico.

Throughout its history, the ESTADA surname has been found in various regions of Spain, as well as in Spanish colonies and territories influenced by Spanish culture and migration. While its exact origins remain somewhat obscure, the name's connection to the concept of "stay" or "dwelling" suggests a possible link to a specific location or settlement in medieval Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estada

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

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 Estada 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.

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 Estada was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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