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

Istrate, 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 Istrate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Istrate in America

Istrate is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Istrate surname appeared 130 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 Istrate.

The history of the last name Istrate

The surname "ISTRATE" originated in Romania, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Greek word "istoros," which means "learned" or "wise." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to scholars or individuals with exceptional knowledge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the Principality of Moldavia, dated around 1450. The document mentions an individual named "Istrate Căldăraru," who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical records from the Principality of Wallachia. For instance, a manuscript from 1525 refers to a nobleman named "Radu Istrate," who held lands near the city of Târgoviște.

As the name spread across Romania, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as "Istrati," "Istratu," and "Istrateanu." These variations often reflected regional dialects or the influence of other languages, such as Slavic or Turkish.

One notable bearer of the name was Dimitrie Istrate, a Romanian poet and writer who lived from 1823 to 1888. He is best known for his contributions to the Romantic movement in Romanian literature and his efforts to promote national identity and culture.

Another prominent figure with the surname "ISTRATE" was Gheorghe Istrate, a Romanian general who played a significant role in the First World War. He was born in 1860 and led Romanian forces during the Battle of Mărăști in 1917, which helped secure Romania's position in the war.

In the 20th century, the name gained international recognition through the work of Panait Istrati, a Romanian novelist and journalist born in 1884. He is remembered for his vivid portrayals of life in the Balkan region and his advocacy for social justice and human rights.

While the surname "ISTRATE" has its roots in Romania, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of Eastern Europe and beyond, often through migration or intermarriage. Throughout its history, the name has maintained a strong connection to its Greek origins and has been associated with a tradition of learning and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Istrate

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

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 Istrate 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.

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

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