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

Estus, 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 Estus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estus in America

Estus is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estus surname appeared 398 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 Estus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estus 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 Estus

The surname ESTUS is of French origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "estus," meaning "placed" or "situated." This name was likely given to someone who lived in a particular location or was associated with a specific place.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ESTUS can be found in medieval French records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is Jacques ESTUS, a merchant from Normandy, who is mentioned in a document from 1287. The name also appears in the Parisian tax rolls of 1292, indicating its presence in the capital city during that time.

In the 15th century, the name ESTUS was found in the town of Beauvais, located in the northern region of France. Jean ESTUS, a renowned weaver, lived in Beauvais during this period and was mentioned in local guild records from 1467.

During the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved to include variations such as "Estues" and "Estuis." One notable figure from this era was Pierre Estuis, a scholar and theologian born in Rouen in 1546. He was known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name ESTUS spread to other parts of Europe, including England and the Netherlands. William Estus, born in London in 1623, was a prominent merchant and landowner. His descendants continued to use the surname in subsequent generations.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several individuals with the ESTUS surname in various fields. Henri ESTUS, born in Paris in 1710, was a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for his portraiture work. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, Pieter ESTUS (1742-1819) was a respected philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the ESTUS surname traveled across borders, it encountered different linguistic influences, resulting in further variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its French heritage, representing a connection to a specific place or location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estus

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

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

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