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

Estle, 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 Estle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estle in America

Estle is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estle surname appeared 452 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 Estle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estle 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 Estle

The surname Estle is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "estlēah," which means "east meadow" or "eastern clearing."

This name likely originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near an eastern meadow or clearing. It may have been used to distinguish between individuals living in different areas, with one residing in an eastern meadow while others lived elsewhere.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estle can be found in the Yorkshire County Records from the 13th and 14th centuries. These records often listed individuals by their surnames, which were becoming more common during this time. Variations in spelling, such as "Estleigh" and "Estley," were also present in these early records.

One notable example of the Estle surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name "Estlede" appears in this important historical document, suggesting that the Estle lineage has deep roots in England's history.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname Estle have achieved notable positions or made significant contributions. For instance, Thomas Estle (1542-1611) was a prominent English merchant and landowner in the 16th century, holding estates in Yorkshire and Essex. Another figure was Margaret Estle (1678-1745), a respected educator and founder of one of the earliest girls' schools in London.

Other notable individuals with the Estle surname include Robert Estle (1820-1891), a British explorer who participated in several expeditions to Africa, and William Estle (1875-1958), a renowned English architect known for designing several iconic buildings in London's West End.

It is also worth mentioning that the name Estle has been associated with various place names in England, such as Estley Green in Hampshire and Estley Farm in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and specific geographic locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estle

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

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

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