Explore the Family Name Esten
The meaning of Esten
English and Scottish: variant of Easton. This form is now rare in Britain. History: The Esten family has been associated with Scituate, MA, and Providence, RI, since the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Esten in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Esten has seen minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76465, while in 2010, it slightly slipped to 76768, marking a decline of 0.4%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 234 to 250, a rise of 6.84%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #76,768 | -0.4% |
| Count | 234 | 250 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esten
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Esten identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.05% over the ten years. The percentage identifying as Hispanic or Black saw significant increases, with the Hispanic population more than doubling from 2.14% to 4.40%, and the Black population increasing by 87.50% from 2.56% to 4.80%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more races were recorded in 2000 but not in 2010, indicating that data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.88% | 90% | -2.05% |
| Black | 2.56% | 4.8% | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 4.4% | 105.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |