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

Estela, 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 Estela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estela in America

Estela is the 31285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estela surname appeared 741 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 Estela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estela 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 Estela

The surname Estela has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It first emerged in the 12th century and is derived from the Spanish word "estela," meaning "star" or "trail." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near a prominent star-shaped landmark or were associated with celestial bodies.

During the medieval period, the name Estela appeared in various historical records, including the "Libro de repartimiento de Mallorca" (Book of the Distribution of Majorca), a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the Balearic Islands after the conquest of Majorca by the Crown of Aragon.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Estela was Guillem Estela, a merchant from Barcelona who lived in the late 13th century and was involved in trade with the Kingdom of Aragon.

In the 15th century, the Estela family was prominent in the town of Manresa, located in the region of Catalonia. Bernat Estela, born in 1425, was a notable figure in the local government and served as a councilor in Manresa.

Another notable individual with the surname Estela was Jeroni Estela, a Catalan painter and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. He was commissioned to create several works for churches and monasteries in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the Estela surname spread to other parts of Spain, including Valencia and Murcia. One notable figure from this period was Maria Estela, born in 1612 in Valencia, who became a respected scholar and writer, known for her contributions to Spanish literature.

Moving into the 18th century, Juan Estela, born in 1734 in Murcia, was a prominent military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several battles and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.

As the Estela surname continued to spread throughout Spain and its territories, it also found its way to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, through Spanish colonization and migration. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Catalonia region of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estela

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

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

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