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

Estay, 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 Estay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estay in America

Estay is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estay surname appeared 360 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 Estay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estay 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 Estay

The surname ESTAY has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "estai," which means "stay" or "support." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname referring to someone who was considered steadfast or supportive.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ESTAY can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions an individual named Robert Estai, who held lands in the county of Hertfordshire.

In the 12th century, the name ESTAY appeared in the records of the Cistercian Abbey of Fountains in Yorkshire, England. A monk named Roger Estay was mentioned in the abbey's chronicles, though exact dates are not provided.

During the 13th century, the name ESTAY was found in various regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. One notable figure was Jean Estay, a nobleman from Normandy who participated in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) under the leadership of King Louis IX of France.

In the 14th century, the name ESTAY was associated with a village called Estayes in the Normandy region of France. This village likely took its name from the surname, suggesting that the ESTAY family had a long-standing presence in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ESTAY in England can be traced back to the 15th century. William Estay, born in 1432, was a landowner and prominent figure in the county of Wiltshire.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname ESTAY have achieved notable status. In the 16th century, Pierre Estay (1510-1584) was a French poet and humanist scholar known for his works on classical literature. In the 17th century, Jacques Estay (1617-1687) was a renowned French architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Paris.

In the 19th century, Louis Estay (1815-1892) was a French engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives. Another notable figure from this period was Marie Estay (1830-1905), a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscape paintings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estay

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

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

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