2000
#76,946
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 232
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Estabillo
A surname potentially derived from the Spanish word "establo" meaning stable or barn.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 450 Americans carry the last name Estabillo. That puts it at #56,329 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 761,676 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Estabillo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
450
1 in 761,676
Census rank
#56,329
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
392
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 392 bearers of the surname Estabillo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56329th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Estabillo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Estabillo
The surname Estabillo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "establo," meaning a stable or barn. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in or lived near stables or barns.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Estabillo name appeared in various records and manuscripts across regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Andalusia and Castile. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to the occupation or location of the family.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Estabillo name can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Seville, where a person named Juan Estabillo was mentioned in the year 1492. This record provides insight into the presence of the name during the time of the Spanish Reconquista and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.
In the 17th century, the Estabillo name gained prominence in the city of Granada, where a prominent family bearing this surname was involved in agricultural and trade activities. Notable members of this family include Alonso Estabillo (1621-1698), a successful merchant, and Juana Estabillo (1645-1712), a landowner renowned for her philanthropic endeavors.
Another notable figure with the Estabillo surname was Francisco Estabillo (1778-1842), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and a promotion to the rank of colonel.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Estabillo name also found its way to the Americas. In the 18th century, records show the presence of individuals with this surname in various Spanish colonies, including Mexico, Peru, and Cuba. One such individual was Pedro Estabillo (1756-1828), a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Veracruz, Mexico.
While the Estabillo name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to be associated with its historical ties to agriculture, trade, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this surname throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Estabillo
Among Census respondents with the surname Estabillo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Estabillo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Estabillo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.0% · 345
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 21
- Two or more races4.8% · 19
- White1.0% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Estabillo
Estabillo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#65,066
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 305
+73 bearers (+31.5%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 11,880 places
2020
#56,329
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 392
+87 bearers (+28.5%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 8,737 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #76,946 | 232 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #65,066 | 305 | 0.10 | +73 bearers (+31.5%) | Up 11,880 places |
| 2020 | #56,329 | 392 | 0.13 | +87 bearers (+28.5%) | Up 8,737 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Estabillo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,066 | #56,329 | 13.4% |
| Count | 305 | 392 | 28.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.13 | 31.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Estabillo bearers went from 305 to 392 (+28.5% change). The surname moved up 8,737 positions in the national ranking, going from #65,066 to #56,329.
FAQ
Estabillo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Estabillo?
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the surname Estabillo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 761,676 residents.
How common is Estabillo?
Estabillo ranks #56,329 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 392 people with the surname Estabillo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (450), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Estabillo.
Has Estabillo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Estabillo went from 305 recorded bearers to 392. That is an increase of 87 (+28.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #65,066 to #56,329.
What does the Census say about the background of Estabillo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Estabillo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Estabillo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (345 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Estabillo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.0%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Estabillo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Estabillo mean?
A surname potentially derived from the Spanish word "establo" meaning stable or barn. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Estabillo (0.13 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Estabillo?
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