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

Eureste, 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 Eureste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eureste in America

Eureste is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eureste surname appeared 228 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 Eureste.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eureste 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 Eureste

The surname EURESTE has its origins in France, originating in the 17th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "eureste," which means "lucky" or "fortunate." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered fortunate or blessed.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname EURESTE can be traced back to the Normandy region of France, particularly in the areas around Caen and Rouen. It is likely that the name was first adopted by families residing in these areas during the 1600s.

One of the earliest known bearers of the EURESTE surname was Jean EURESTE, a merchant who lived in Rouen in the late 17th century. He is mentioned in several local records from that time, indicating that the name was already established in the region.

Another notable individual with the EURESTE surname was Marie EURESTE, a renowned painter who lived in Paris during the early 18th century. She was known for her exquisite portraits of the French nobility and was commissioned by several prominent families of the time.

In the 19th century, the EURESTE surname gained recognition through the works of the French author and playwright, Alexandre EURESTE (1810-1885). He was born in Caen and is best known for his satirical plays that critiqued the societal norms of his era.

The EURESTE surname also found its way into the historical records of other European countries, likely through migration and intermarriage. For instance, in the late 18th century, a family with the surname EURESTE settled in the Netherlands, where they established a successful trading business.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the EURESTE name was the Belgian philosopher and scholar, Henri EURESTE (1845-1921). He made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and debated throughout Europe.

While the EURESTE surname may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich historical tapestry of France and other European countries, carrying with it a sense of fortune and good luck from its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eureste

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

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

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