Explore the Family Name Estelle
The meaning of Estelle
1. English: altered form of Estell. 2. In some cases possibly also French: from the female personal name Estelle, from Latin stella ‘star’; the name was popularized by a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
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How common is the last name Estelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Estelle has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 16,224 and increased slightly to the rank of 16,136 by 2010. This represents a modest positive change of 0.54%. The actual count of people with the surname also rose from 1,637 in 2000 to 1,793 in 2010, marking a nearly 10% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,224 | #16,136 | 0.54% |
| Count | 1,637 | 1,793 | 9.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Estelle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Estelle also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 61.21% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 58.95% by 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 32.56% in 2000, decreasing to 31.34% in 2010. People identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 1.83% to 4.35%. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very small or suppressed for privacy in both years, while those claiming two or more races decreased slightly from 3.54% to 3.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.21% | 58.95% | -3.69% |
| Black | 32.56% | 31.34% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 4.35% | 137.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 3.29% | -7.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |