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

Estepp, 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 Estepp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estepp in America

Estepp is the 22689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estepp surname appeared 1,130 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 Estepp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estepp 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 Estepp

The surname Estepp is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Spanish word "estepa," which means "steppe" or "treeless plain," referring to the geographical features of the region where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Estepp surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Kingdom of Castile. The name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in the steppes or treeless plains of the region.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Estepp surname appears to have spread across the Iberian Peninsula and other parts of Europe due to migration and exploration. Records from this period indicate that individuals bearing the surname Estepp were involved in various occupations, including farming, military service, and trade.

In the late 16th century, an individual named Juan Estepp (1562-1631) gained prominence as a Spanish explorer and navigator. He is known for his expeditions to the Caribbean and South America, where he contributed to the mapping and exploration of various regions.

Another notable figure with the Estepp surname was María Estepp (1598-1672), a Spanish nun and mystic. She was renowned for her religious writings and her dedication to charitable causes, establishing several convents and schools during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Estepp surname appeared in various European records, including those of France and Italy, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One noteworthy individual from this period was Tomás Estepp (1712-1784), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Austrian Succession.

As the Estepp surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to the Americas through the migration of Spanish and Portuguese settlers. In the 19th century, records show individuals with the Estepp surname residing in various parts of Latin America, as well as in the United States and Canada.

One prominent figure from this era was José Estepp (1821-1892), a Cuban-born writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Cuban independence movement against Spanish colonial rule.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estepp

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

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

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