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

Esteen, 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 Esteen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esteen in America

Esteen is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esteen surname appeared 154 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 Esteen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esteen 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 Esteen

The surname ESTEEN has its origins in France, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "estienne," which means "garland" or "crown." This name was likely given to those who were involved in the making or selling of garlands or crowns, possibly as a trade or occupation.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval documents and records from northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable mention is in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record compiled in 1274-1275, where the name appears as "Estienne."

During the Middle Ages, the name was also found in the form "Estien" or "Estyen," which were variants of the original spelling. These spellings were often used interchangeably, as standardized spellings were not yet common practice.

In the 14th century, there are records of an individual named Jean Esteen, who was a cloth merchant in the city of Rouen. This provides evidence of the name's presence in urban areas and its potential association with commerce and trade.

Another notable figure bearing the surname ESTEEN was Étienne de Venizy, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 15th century. He served under King Louis XI and was known for his exploits during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Champagne, where it was sometimes spelled "Esteene." One example is Pierre Esteene, a vintner who was born in the town of Épernay around 1520.

Moving into the 17th century, the surname ESTEEN can be found in the records of the French Protestant Church, suggesting that some bearers of the name were Huguenots. One such individual was Marie Esteen, who fled religious persecution in France and settled in England in the 1680s.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to be found in various parts of France, with some bearers migrating to other regions or countries. For instance, in the late 18th century, there was a family by the name of Esteen living in the Dutch Republic, likely descendants of French emigrants.

Overall, the surname ESTEEN has a rich history rooted in medieval France, with connotations of craftmanship and trade. While its origins can be traced back to specific regions, the name eventually spread across different areas and underwent various spelling variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esteen

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

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

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