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

Estella, 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 Estella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estella in America

Estella is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estella surname appeared 425 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 Estella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estella 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 Estella

The surname Estella has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the Latin word "stella," which means "star." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Estella surname can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain. In 1285, a document from the town of Lleida mentioned a certain "Arnau Estella," indicating the presence of this surname in the area during that time.

The name Estella is also closely linked to the town of Estella-Lizarra in Navarre, Spain. This town, located along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, was an important center during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name or that individuals from the town adopted it as their surname.

In Portugal, the surname Estella is sometimes spelled as "Estrela," which is the Portuguese word for "star." This variation can be traced back to the 14th century, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various regions of the country.

One notable individual with the surname Estella was Juan de Estella, a Spanish Roman Catholic priest and writer who lived from 1504 to 1569. He was known for his spiritual writings, particularly his work titled "Libro de la Vanidad del Mundo" (Book of the Vanity of the World).

Another individual of note was Diego de Estella, a Spanish Franciscan friar and preacher who lived from 1524 to 1578. He was a renowned orator and played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation in Spain.

In the 16th century, the Estella surname also appeared in colonial records from Spanish settlements in the Americas. For example, Hernando de Estella was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala in the 1520s.

During the 17th century, the name Estella gained some prominence in Portugal. One notable figure was Diogo de Estrela, a Portuguese poet and playwright who lived from 1608 to 1669. His works were influential in the development of Portuguese literature.

Another individual with the surname Estella was María Antonia Estella, a Spanish painter who lived from 1772 to 1834. She was one of the few female artists recognized during her time and is known for her religious and mythological paintings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estella

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

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

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