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

Estinvil, 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 Estinvil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estinvil in America

Estinvil is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estinvil surname appeared 109 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 Estinvil.

The history of the last name Estinvil

The surname ESTINVIL has its origins in Haiti, with records dating back to the early 19th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the French words "est" (east) and "invil" (invincible), potentially referring to someone who was considered unbeatable or indomitable from the eastern region of the country.

One of the earliest known references to the ESTINVIL surname can be found in the historical records of the Haitian Revolution, where a rebel leader named Jean-Baptiste ESTINVIL played a pivotal role in the fight for independence from French colonial rule. Born around 1780, ESTINVIL was a celebrated military strategist and his exploits were documented in various accounts of the revolutionary era.

Another notable figure with this surname was Marie-Jeanne ESTINVIL, a renowned Haitian writer and poet who lived from 1835 to 1901. Her works, which often explored themes of identity, resistance, and the rich cultural heritage of Haiti, earned her widespread acclaim and helped to shape the literary landscape of her time.

In the late 19th century, the ESTINVIL name appeared in connection with a prominent Haitian family that owned vast sugar plantations in the northern region of the country. One member of this family, André ESTINVIL (1864-1938), was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and healthcare in Haiti.

During the early 20th century, the ESTINVIL surname gained further recognition through the achievements of Émile ESTINVIL, a pioneering Haitian architect who designed several iconic buildings in Port-au-Prince, including the National Palace and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Born in 1885 and trained in France, ESTINVIL's work blended traditional Haitian architectural elements with modern European influences, leaving a lasting mark on the country's urban landscape.

Another prominent figure bearing the ESTINVIL surname was Rosalie ESTINVIL (1920-2005), a renowned Haitian painter and sculptor whose works captured the vibrant colors, traditions, and everyday life of her homeland. Her artistic contributions were celebrated both nationally and internationally, and she is regarded as one of the most influential Haitian artists of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estinvil

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

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 Estinvil 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.

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

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