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

Estebane, 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 Estebane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estebane in America

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

The Estebane 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 Estebane.

The history of the last name Estebane

The surname Estebane has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish given name Esteban, which in turn comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." The earliest known spelling variations of the name include Estebanez and Estevane.

In the 13th century, the name Estebane appeared in several historical records and documents, such as the Fuero de Salamanca, a charter granted to the city of Salamanca by King Alfonso IX of León in 1212. This document mentions an individual named Rodrigo Estebane, who held a prominent position in the city's government.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Estebane was Pedro Estebane, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the fight against the Moors, in the late 13th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of Seville in 1248 under the command of King Ferdinand III of Castile.

In the 15th century, the name Estebane was associated with the town of Estebane de la Colina, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. This place name likely derived from an early bearer of the surname who may have been a landowner or prominent figure in the area.

Juan Estebane, a Spanish poet and playwright, was born in Seville in 1520 and is considered one of the most influential writers of the Spanish Renaissance. His work, which includes plays, sonnets, and romances, was widely acclaimed during his lifetime and continues to be studied today.

Another notable figure with the surname Estebane was Catalina Estebane, a Spanish mystic and writer who lived in the 16th century. She is best known for her spiritual autobiographical work, "Vida y Virtudes" (Life and Virtues), which provides insights into the religious and cultural climate of 16th-century Spain.

In the 17th century, Rodrigo Estebane y Mendoza was a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping and charting various regions of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, contributing significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estebane

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

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

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