Explore the Family Name Estis
The meaning of Estis
1. English: variant of Estes. 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Este, a pet form of Ester (see Esther).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Estis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Estis has experienced a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Estis ranked 36,421 in terms of prevalence and decreased to a rank of 40,432 by 2010, marking an 11.01% drop. Similarly, the count of people with the Estis surname declined from 580 to 541 during this period, indicating a 6.72% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 18.18%, from 0.22 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #40,432 | -11.01% |
| Count | 580 | 541 | -6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Estis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Estis has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 72.07% to 67.84%, while those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 26.21% to 25.88%. Interestingly, the percentage of people with the Estis surname identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase, jumping from 1.03% to 3.70%. The Hispanic category also appeared in 2010 with 1.48% claiming this ethnic identity. However, there were no reported changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.07% | 67.84% | -5.87% |
| Black | 26.21% | 25.88% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 3.7% | 259.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |