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

Estupiñan, 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 Estupiñan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estupiñan in America

Estupiñan is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estupiñan surname appeared 190 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 Estupiñan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estupiñan 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 Estupiñan

The surname Estupinian has its roots in Spain, originating during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "estopino," which means "tinder" or "match." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked with tinder or was involved in the production of matches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Estupinian can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain, where it was documented in the 13th century. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Estupinyan" or "Estopinyan," reflecting the variations in spelling common at the time.

In the 14th century, there are records of an individual named Juan Estupinian, who was a respected scholar and theologian in Barcelona. He was known for his contributions to the study of Canon Law and his writings on ecclesiastical matters.

Centuries later, in the early 1600s, the name appears in historical documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Estupinian, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile. He was born in Seville, Spain, in 1575 and died in Santiago, Chile, in 1632.

During the 18th century, the Estupinian surname gained prominence in the arts. Miguel Estupinian (1710-1784) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

Another individual of note was Alejandra Estupinian (1745-1827), a Spanish writer and poet. She was born in Granada and is recognized for her contributions to the romantic literary movement in Spain.

In the 19th century, the Estupinian surname spread beyond Spain to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Enrique Estupinian (1825-1901), a Cuban-born Spanish military officer who fought in the Ten Years' War and the Cuban War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule.

While the surname Estupinian is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America today, it has a rich historical legacy that spans centuries and reflects the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estupiñan

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

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

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