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

Estorga, 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 Estorga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estorga in America

Estorga is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estorga surname appeared 514 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 Estorga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estorga 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 Estorga

The surname Estorga has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "estorgar," which means "to escape" or "to avert," suggesting that it may have been initially given to someone who had escaped a dangerous situation or had averted a calamity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estorga can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document from the 14th century that listed various noble families and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. The name appears in reference to a family from the region of Galicia, indicating that the name may have originated or had a strong presence in that area.

In the 15th century, there are records of an Alonso de Estorga, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Alonso de Estorga played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was granted land and titles by the Spanish crown for his service.

Another notable individual with the surname Estorga was Francisco de Estorga, a Spanish architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work on the construction of the Escorial Monastery in Madrid, one of the most famous architectural landmarks in Spain.

In the 17th century, the name Estorga appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several individuals bearing this surname being investigated or prosecuted for alleged heretical beliefs or practices. This suggests that the Estorga family may have had a presence in various regions of Spain during this turbulent period.

The surname Estorga also has a connection to the Portuguese city of Porto, where there was a prominent family bearing this name in the 18th and 19th centuries. One member of this family, José Estorga, was a renowned merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade during the late 18th century.

While the surname Estorga is not as widespread or common as some other Spanish or Portuguese surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the Iberian Peninsula. The name has been carried by explorers, architects, merchants, and individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estorga

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

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

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