Explore the Family Name Estey
The meaning of Estey
English: topographic name from Middle English est + hawe ‘east enclosure’ (Old English ēast + haga), denoting a dweller ‘at the east enclosure’, or from a lost minor place so named. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Estey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Estey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,275th in terms of most common surnames, while in 2010, it had shifted to the 17,345th spot, marking a 6.57% drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing this name also showed a minor decline from 1,631 to 1,629, a change of -0.12%. As such, the proportion of people named Estey per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,275 | #17,345 | -6.57% |
| Count | 1,631 | 1,629 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.55 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Estey
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts among individuals with the surname Estey. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.81% in 2000 to 91.71% in 2010. However, there were noticeable increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 11.21% and 4.08%, respectively. Additionally, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 59.78%. The Hispanic population also rose by 56.21%, while the percentage of Black individuals increased by 45.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 91.71% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.39% | 56.21% |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.6% | 45.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 1.53% | 4.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.47% | 59.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.29% | 11.21% |