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

Estraca, 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 Estraca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estraca in America

Estraca is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estraca surname appeared 165 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 Estraca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estraca 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 Estraca

The surname ESTRACA originates from the Portuguese region of Estremadura, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "stratus," meaning "paved" or "covered," possibly referring to a paved road or an area with a distinct surface.

One of the earliest known references to the name ESTRACA can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a Portuguese genealogical manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a noble family with the surname ESTRACA, indicating their prominence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named João ESTRACA (1418-1487) was a renowned architect and military engineer who contributed to the construction of several fortifications and castles in Portugal. His work can be seen in the iconic Belem Tower in Lisbon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the 16th century, the ESTRACA surname spread to other parts of Portugal, as well as to its colonial territories. In Brazil, there is a record of a landowner named Manuel ESTRACA (1539-1612) who established a large cattle ranch in the state of Minas Gerais, contributing to the region's agricultural development.

In the 17th century, a famous Portuguese explorer named Tomás ESTRACA (1620-1678) was part of an expedition that explored the Amazon River basin and established trade routes with indigenous communities. His journals and maps were instrumental in expanding Portugal's knowledge of the region.

Another notable figure was Isabel ESTRACA (1675-1748), a renowned writer and poet from the Portuguese city of Évora. Her work was widely celebrated during the Age of Enlightenment and influenced literary circles throughout Europe.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname ESTRACA have been documented, including ESTRACCA, ESTRADA, and ESTRADA-ESTRACA, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estraca

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

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

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