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

Estillore, 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 Estillore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estillore in America

Estillore is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estillore surname appeared 178 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 Estillore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estillore 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 Estillore

The surname Estillore originated in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque language, although its exact etymology is uncertain. Some scholars suggest it may be linked to the Basque word "estillu," meaning "style" or "manner," possibly indicating an association with a particular craft or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Estillore surname dates back to the 14th century in the town of Ustaritz, located in the historical province of Labourd, now part of the French Basque Country. In a document from 1387, a certain Petri Estillore is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Estillore name appears in various records and manuscripts, particularly in the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. Notable individuals from this period include Juan Estillore (c. 1470-1542), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in the Basque region.

In the 17th century, the Estillore surname gained prominence in the town of Oiartzun, where a family of that name owned significant landholdings and played an influential role in the local community. One notable member was Martín Estillore (1612-1678), who served as the mayor of Oiartzun and was involved in the region's governance.

As the Estillore family expanded, members migrated to other parts of Spain and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish colonial territories of the Americas. Pedro Estillore (1725-1798), a merchant and explorer, was among the early Estillores to establish themselves in the New World, settling in what is now Mexico.

The 19th century saw the Estillore name spread further across Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals from this period include María Estillore (1832-1904), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring Basque culture and traditions, and Joaquín Estillore (1854-1918), a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as a member of the country's parliament.

Throughout its history, the Estillore surname has been associated with various occupations, from architecture and construction to literature, politics, and commerce. While its origins remain rooted in the Basque Country, the name has become dispersed globally, a testament to the migration and influence of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estillore

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

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

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