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

Esteva, 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 Esteva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esteva in America

Esteva is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esteva surname appeared 468 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 Esteva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esteva 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 Esteva

The surname Esteva originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "esteva," which means "stem" or "stalk" in English. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near or worked with plants or vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Esteva surname can be found in the Llibre de Repartiment de València, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon. The name appears in this document, indicating that individuals bearing the Esteva surname were present in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Esteva appeared in various historical records and documents from Catalonia and other parts of Spain. For example, a certain Jaume Esteva was mentioned in a legal document from Barcelona in 1332, while Bernat Esteva was listed as a landowner in Lleida in 1367.

One notable individual with the Esteva surname was Bernat Esteva, a Catalan merchant and diplomat who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Barcelona around 1420 and served as a representative of the Crown of Aragon in various diplomatic missions throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Joan Esteva, a 16th-century Catalan scholar and writer. He was born in Barcelona in 1525 and is best known for his work "Liber Elegantiarum," a compilation of Latin phrases and expressions widely used in educational settings during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Esteva family had a presence in the city of Reus, located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. A certain Miquel Esteva was a prominent landowner and merchant in Reus during this time, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the city's affairs for several generations.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, various individuals with the Esteva surname made contributions in various fields, including literature, arts, and politics. For instance, Josep Esteva i Casacuberta (1807-1883) was a Catalan poet and playwright, while Francesc Esteva i Navarro (1824-1898) was a Catalan politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Barcelona.

Throughout its history, the Esteva surname has maintained a strong presence in Catalonia and other parts of Spain, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various aspects of Spanish society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esteva

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

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

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