Estrera last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Estrera

A surname of Spanish origin, possibly derived from the word "estrella" meaning star.

Estrera, 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 Estrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estrera in America

Estrera is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estrera surname appeared 132 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 Estrera.

The history of the last name Estrera

The surname ESTRERA is believed to have originated from Spain, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It likely dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name ESTRERA may be derived from the Spanish word "estrella," meaning "star." It's possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a prominent star-shaped structure or had some connection to astrology or celestial bodies.

Alternatively, ESTRERA could be a locational surname, referring to a specific place or town where the family originated. Some historical records suggest that the name may have been derived from the town of Estrera or a similar-sounding place name in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ESTRERA can be found in the Catalonian archives from the late 15th century, where a certain Joan Estrera was mentioned in a legal document dated 1482.

In the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named Rodrigo Estrera, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas between 1520 and 1540.

During the 17th century, a prominent family with the surname ESTRERA resided in Valencia. They were landowners and played a significant role in the local community. One member, Juana Estrera (1612-1684), was known for her philanthropic efforts and establishment of a charitable foundation.

In the 18th century, Pedro Estrera (1732-1804) was a renowned architect from Catalonia. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and public buildings in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure with the surname ESTRERA was Mariano Estrera (1788-1862), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent politician and diplomat.

While the surname ESTRERA is not widely distributed globally, it continues to be found primarily in Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it has its historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estrera

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

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 Estrera was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 90.15% 119
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 4.55% 6
Hispanic Origin 4.55% 6

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

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