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

Estwick, 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 Estwick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estwick in America

Estwick is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estwick surname appeared 323 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 Estwick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estwick 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 Estwick

The surname Estwick is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "east" and "wic," meaning "east dwelling" or "eastern settlement." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in an eastern village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where it appears as "Estwic." This ancient record lends credence to the theory that the name has its origins in the northern English county of Yorkshire.

In the 13th century, the surname Estwick was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls, a series of ancient census-like records compiled in England between 1274 and 1279. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution of the name across various regions during that time period.

A notable bearer of the Estwick surname was Sir John Estwick, a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 16th century. He was born in 1538 and died in 1612. Sir John Estwick played a significant role in the local governance of his county and left behind a legacy as a influential figure in Gloucestershire's history.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Estwick, a merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1653, he made his fortune through trade and was known for his generous support of various charitable causes in London, where he resided.

In the 18th century, the Reverend Samuel Estwick gained recognition as a prominent clergyman and author. Born in 1697, he served as the Rector of Arley in Worcestershire and published several influential works on theology and religious philosophy before his death in 1773.

The Estwick name has also been associated with various place names over the centuries. For instance, there is a village called Eastwick in Hertfordshire, which may have derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname.

While the Estwick surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to the medieval period. The individuals mentioned above, along with many others who bore this name, have contributed to the cultural and historical tapestry of England in various ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estwick

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

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

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