2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Estalilla
A surname possibly referring to a small star or little star.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Estalilla. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Estalilla surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Estalilla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Estalilla, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and White (7.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Estalilla
The surname Estalilla is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Aragon, specifically in the town of Estalilla, located in the province of Huesca.
Estalilla is derived from the Latin word "stallum," which means "a stable" or "a place where horses are kept." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked with horses or owned stables in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estalilla can be found in the Cartulario de San Juan de la Peña, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document contains records of land transactions and legal disputes involving individuals with the surname Estalilla.
In the 14th century, there is a reference to a nobleman named Pedro de Estalilla, who served as a knight in the court of King Pedro IV of Aragon. His name appears in various royal decrees and chronicles from that time period.
During the 15th century, the Estalilla family gained prominence in the region of Aragon. Juan de Estalilla (1420-1489) was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His works were widely circulated and studied throughout Spain and Europe.
In the 16th century, María de Estalilla (1525-1592) was a notable figure in the Spanish Inquisition. She served as an inquisitor and played a significant role in the persecution of individuals accused of heresy and religious dissent.
Another notable figure was Rodrigo de Estalilla (1570-1638), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping various regions along the Pacific coast of South America.
In the 18th century, Antonio de Estalilla (1715-1778) was a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid and its surrounding areas. His work was highly influential in the development of the Baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles in Spain.
Throughout history, the surname Estalilla has been associated with individuals from various professions, including scholars, clergy, explorers, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Estalilla
Among Census respondents with the surname Estalilla, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and White (7.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Estalilla bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Estalilla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.0% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 10
- White7.4% · 9
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Estalilla
Estalilla appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+17 bearers (+16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,735 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.3%) | Up 14,735 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Estalilla surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #141,309 | 9.4% |
| Count | 104 | 121 | 16.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Estalilla bearers went from 104 to 121 (+16.3% change). The surname moved up 14,735 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #141,309.
FAQ
Estalilla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Estalilla?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Estalilla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Estalilla?
Estalilla ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Estalilla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Estalilla.
Has Estalilla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Estalilla went from 104 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 17 (+16.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Estalilla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Estalilla, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and White (7.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Estalilla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Estalilla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.0%), Hispanic (8.3%), White (7.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Estalilla (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Estalilla mean?
A surname possibly referring to a small star or little star. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Estalilla (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Estalilla?
You can see how many people have the surname Estalilla on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.