Explore the Family Name Estay
The meaning of Estay
Hispanic (mainly Chile): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Pedro, Juan, Angel, Aquiles, Hernan, Horacio, Juanita, Luis, Luz, Marcelo, Ricardo, Rodrigo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Estay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Estay has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 58,397 with a count of 325 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved to 56,710 and the count rose to 360, marking a 10.77% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #56,710 | 2.89% |
| Count | 325 | 360 | 10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Estay
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Estay also shows notable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by nearly 40%. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a moderate increase of 4.61%, bringing their total to 60.83% in 2010. The Hispanic proportion remained relatively stable, declining slightly by 0.23%. There was no reported change for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.15% | 60.83% | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 35.08% | 35% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.62% | 2.78% | -39.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |