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

Estis, 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 Estis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estis in America

Estis is the 40432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estis surname appeared 541 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 Estis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estis 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 Estis

The surname ESTIS is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the French word "estée," which means "summer" or "summer season." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname or reference to someone born or residing in the summer months.

The earliest known records of the ESTIS name can be traced back to the 13th century in the Normandy region of northern France. It is possible that the name has ties to various place names in this area, such as the village of Estées-la-Campagne or the hamlet of Estées-Mons.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname ESTIS was Jean Estis, a Norman landowner who lived in the late 12th century. His name appears in several charters and deeds from the time, indicating his family's prominence in the region.

Another notable figure was Gilles Estis, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He was recognized for his bravery in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and later served as a captain in the French army.

In the 16th century, an ESTIS family established themselves in the Loire Valley region of central France. Jacques Estis, born in 1524, was a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Blois. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.

During the French Renaissance, the ESTIS name was associated with the arts. Pierre Estis, born in 1578, was a renowned painter and sculptor who worked on commissions for the French royal court. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout France.

In the 18th century, the ESTIS family produced several notable academics and intellectuals. Louis Estis, born in 1712, was a respected philosopher and author who wrote extensively on political theory and the principles of the Enlightenment.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Esteis, Esteys, and Estez. However, the ESTIS form remained prominent, particularly in France and regions with strong French cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estis

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

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

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