Explore the Family Name Esteva
The meaning of Esteva
Catalan: variant of Esteve.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Esteva in the United States?
The surname Esteva saw a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this surname went up from 60,083rd place in 2000 to 45,653rd place in 2010, marking an improvement of 24.02%. In terms of the number of individuals bearing the surname, there was a marked 49.04% increase, with the count moving from 314 in 2000 to 468 in 2010. This growth also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased by 33.33%, rising from 0.12 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #45,653 | 24.02% |
| Count | 314 | 468 | 49.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esteva
Regarding ethnicity, the Esteva surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, although the percentage fell slightly from 86.31% in 2000 to 83.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 21.97%, moving from 7.01% to 8.55%. The percentage of individuals of White ethnicity witnessed a minor decrease of 6.12%, falling from 6.37% in 2000 to 5.98% in 2010. The data showed no representation for Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.31% | 83.55% | -3.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.01% | 8.55% | 21.97% |
| White | 6.37% | 5.98% | -6.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |