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

Esteras, 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 Esteras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esteras in America

Esteras is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esteras surname appeared 166 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 Esteras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esteras 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 Esteras

The surname "ESTERAS" originates from Spain, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "estera," which translates to "mat" or "rush mat." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of these woven mats, a common household item during that era.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname appear in various historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in southern and central Spain. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to the occupation or trade of the family.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "ESTERAS" can be found in the census records of the town of Seville, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document several families bearing this surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, the surname is also found in several birth and marriage records from the cities of Cordoba and Granada, further solidifying its roots in Andalusia. Some of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname include Juan Esteras, born in Seville in 1612, and María Esteras, born in Cordoba in 1637.

As the centuries progressed, the surname spread to other regions of Spain, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various fields. One such individual was Pedro Esteras, a renowned artist and painter from Madrid, who lived from 1778 to 1853. His works can be found in several prestigious art galleries and museums across Spain.

Another noteworthy figure was Juana Esteras, a celebrated author and poet from Seville, who lived between 1825 and 1895. Her literary works, which often explored themes of love and societal issues, gained significant recognition during her lifetime.

In the 20th century, the surname "ESTERAS" continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Manuel Esteras, born in Barcelona in 1920, was a distinguished architect whose designs left a lasting impact on the city's skyline.

It is worth noting that while the surname "ESTERAS" has its roots in Spain, it has also been carried by individuals of Spanish descent in various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions with historical ties to Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esteras

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

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

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