2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Estefan
A surname of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "garland".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 200 Americans carry the last name Estefan. That puts it at #108,494 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,713,772 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Estefan 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
200
1 in 1,713,772
Census rank
#108,494
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
174
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 174 bearers of the surname Estefan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 108494th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Estefan, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 55.7%. The next largest groups are White (39.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Estefan
The surname Estefan has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is derived from the personal name Esteve, which is the Catalan form of the Latin name Stephanus or the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
The earliest known record of the surname Estefan dates back to the 13th century in the town of Barcelona, where it was documented in various municipal records and legal documents. The name is believed to have been adopted by families who were associated with the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine, as the wreath was a symbol of viticulture.
In the 14th century, the Estefan family established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants in the region of Catalonia. They were known for their involvement in the wine trade and their support of the local church and charitable organizations.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Estefan was Joan Estefan, a wealthy merchant who lived in Barcelona in the late 14th century. He was a prominent member of the city's merchant guild and was known for his philanthropic efforts.
Another notable figure was Pere Estefan, a Catalan scholar and writer who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his work on the history and culture of Catalonia, which helped to preserve the region's rich heritage.
In the 16th century, the Estefan family expanded their influence beyond Catalonia, with members settling in other parts of Spain and even in the Americas. One such individual was Diego Estefan, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 1530s.
In the 17th century, the Estefan name gained prominence in the world of art and literature. Juan Estefan was a renowned painter who worked in the Spanish court, creating portraits and religious works that are still admired today.
As the Estefan family continued to prosper and spread across Spain and its territories, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Estefan, Esteban, and Estevez. However, the original Catalan form of Estefan remained prominent in the region of Catalonia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Estefan
Among Census respondents with the surname Estefan, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 55.7%. The next largest groups are White (39.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Estefan 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 Estefan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino55.7% · 97
- White39.7% · 69
- Two or more races2.9% · 5
- Black or African American1.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Estefan
Estefan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#107,669
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 165
+23 bearers (+16.2%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 6,497 places
2020
#108,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
+9 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 825 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #107,669 | 165 | 0.06 | +23 bearers (+16.2%) | Up 6,497 places |
| 2020 | #108,494 | 174 | 0.06 | +9 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 825 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 Estefan 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 | #107,669 | #108,494 | -0.8% |
| Count | 165 | 174 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Estefan bearers went from 165 to 174 (+5.5% change). The surname moved down 825 positions in the national ranking, going from #107,669 to #108,494.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Estefan
FAQ
Estefan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Estefan?
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the surname Estefan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,713,772 residents.
How common is Estefan?
Estefan ranks #108,494 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 174 people with the surname Estefan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (200), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Estefan.
Has Estefan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Estefan went from 165 recorded bearers to 174. That is an increase of 9 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #107,669 to #108,494.
What does the Census say about the background of Estefan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Estefan, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 55.7%. The next largest groups are White (39.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Estefan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Estefan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (55.7%), White (39.7%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Estefan (2000, 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 Estefan mean?
A surname of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "garland". 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 Estefan (0.06 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 have the surname Estefan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.