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

Estimé, 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 Estimé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estimé in America

Estimé is the 24685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estimé surname appeared 1,011 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 Estimé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estimé 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 Estimé

The surname ESTIME originates from France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "estimer," meaning "to esteem" or "to value." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who were highly esteemed or held in high regard within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the ESTIME surname was Jacques ESTIME, a French nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry IV and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

In the 17th century, the ESTIME name appears in the records of the town of Châteaudun, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. During this time, the spelling of the name varied, with variations such as "Estimé" and "Estimez" being documented.

Another notable bearer of the ESTIME surname was Pierre ESTIME, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1654 to 1721. He was known for his works on ethics and morality, and his ideas were influential during the Enlightenment period.

The ESTIME name also has connections to the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). In the late 18th century, a family by the name of ESTIME settled in the colony and became prominent landowners and plantation owners.

One of the most famous individuals with the ESTIME surname was Dumarsais ESTIME, a Haitian military leader and politician who served as the President of Haiti from 1946 to 1950. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence and democratic governance.

Other notable bearers of the ESTIME surname include:

1. Jean-Baptiste ESTIME (1809-1885), a Haitian writer and poet.
2. Gérard ESTIME (1927-2012), a Haitian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Haiti from 1982 to 1986.
3. Franck ESTIME (born 1963), a Haitian-American actor and writer known for his roles in films and television series.
4. Claude ESTIME (born 1971), a Haitian-American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and several international leagues.

While the ESTIME surname has its roots in France, it has also gained prominence in other parts of the world, particularly in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora communities, due to the historical connections between France and its former colony.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estimé

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

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

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