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

Esterline, 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 Esterline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esterline in America

Esterline is the 22392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esterline surname appeared 1,150 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 Esterline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esterline 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 Esterline

The surname ESTERLINE is thought to have originated in Germany during the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "esterling," which referred to the people of East Germany or the Baltic region. The name may have been used to distinguish those of Eastern German descent from other Germanic groups.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ESTERLINE can be found in a 14th-century census record from the town of Lübeck, in Northern Germany. Here, a family by the name of "Esterlingens" is listed as residents. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved over time from its original Old German roots.

In the 15th century, the ESTERLINE name appears in various chronicles and manuscripts from the region of Saxony, in Eastern Germany. These records document individuals with the surname engaged in various trades and professions, such as merchants, craftsmen, and farmers.

During the 16th century, the ESTERLINE name began to spread beyond Germany as families migrated to other parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Hans ESTERLINE, a merchant and explorer who was born in Hamburg in 1520 and traveled extensively throughout the Baltic region and Scandinavia.

As the centuries progressed, the ESTERLINE name continued to be associated with various notable individuals. In the 18th century, Johann ESTERLINE (1712-1789) was a prominent theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on religious philosophy.

Another individual of significance was Maria ESTERLINE (1835-1912), a German-born artist and painter who achieved recognition for her landscape and portrait works in the late 19th century. Her paintings can be found in several renowned art galleries across Europe.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known bearers of the ESTERLINE surname was Wolfgang ESTERLINE (1906-1988), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of aviation instruments and navigation systems. His innovations were widely adopted in the aerospace industry and played a crucial role in advancing aircraft technology.

While the ESTERLINE name has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, as families migrated and settled in new regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esterline

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

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

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