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

Estolano, 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 Estolano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estolano in America

Estolano is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estolano surname appeared 107 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 Estolano.

The history of the last name Estolano

The surname Estolano originates from Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "estola," which refers to a long, narrow stole worn by priests during church ceremonies. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was either involved in the production of these garments or had some association with the church.

The earliest known records of the Estolano surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to individuals who worked as makers or suppliers of stoles for the clergy.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical documents, including the census records of the Kingdom of Aragon. One notable mention is in the "Libro de Repartimiento," which documented the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered territories of Valencia after the Reconquista.

During the 15th century, the Estolano surname gained prominence in the city of Barcelona. Juan Estolano, a successful merchant and landowner, was born in 1432 and played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs. His descendants continued to be influential figures in the region for several generations.

Another prominent individual bearing the Estolano surname was María Estolano, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. Born in Seville in 1522, she gained recognition for her literary works and was celebrated as one of the most influential female writers of her time.

In the 17th century, the Estolano family established roots in the Americas, with several members migrating to the Spanish colonies in Mexico and Peru. One notable figure was Pedro Estolano, a military officer who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire and later became a landowner in the region of Cusco.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Estolano surname continued to be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in the Spanish-speaking territories of the Americas. Several individuals bearing this name made contributions in fields such as literature, art, and politics, further adding to the name's historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estolano

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

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

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