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

Estaris, 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 Estaris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estaris in America

Estaris is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estaris surname appeared 114 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 Estaris.

The history of the last name Estaris

The surname ESTARIS originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "estari," which means "resident" or "dweller," suggesting that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in a particular area or town.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the ESTARIS surname can be found in the 14th-century census records of Barcelona, where several families bearing this name were listed as residents of the city's old quarter. Additionally, the ESTARIS name appears in various ecclesiastical documents from the same period, indicating that some individuals with this surname may have been members of the clergy or associated with religious institutions.

In the 15th century, the ESTARIS surname gained prominence in the nearby region of Valencia, where several notable figures bore this name. One such individual was Joan ESTARIS (c. 1420-1490), a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in the area.

Another notable ESTARIS was Beatriz ESTARIS (c. 1475-1540), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, whose family's estate was located in the town of Segorbe. Historical records indicate that Beatriz commissioned several works of art for the local church and supported the town's cultural activities.

As the ESTARIS surname spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula, it also began to appear in various forms and variations, such as ESTARIS, ESTÁRIZ, and ESTARÍS. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions.

In the 17th century, the ESTARIS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Francisco ESTARIS (1615-1692), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Royal Court of Valencia. Francisco's legal treatises and commentaries on Spanish law were widely studied and respected during his lifetime and for generations afterward.

Another notable figure bearing the ESTARIS surname was María ESTARIS (1720-1790), a renowned poet and writer who was active in the literary circles of Madrid during the Spanish Enlightenment. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and societal commentary, were widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.

While the ESTARIS surname has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above serve as a testament to the rich heritage and significance of this surname in the regions of its origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estaris

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

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

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