Esteban History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The distinguished Spanish surname Esteban is a proud sign of a rich and ancient heritage. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "ez."

Early Origins of the Esteban family

The surname Esteban was first found in Galicia, in the northwestern region of Spain.

Early History of the Esteban family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Esteban research. Another 305 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1037, 1129 and 1139 are included under the topic Early Esteban History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Esteban Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Estévez, Estevez, Estébez, Estebez, Esteva, Estevas, Estebas, Esteve, Esteves, Estévan, Estevan, Estéban, Esteban, Estébanez, Estebanez, Estévanez, Estevanez and many more.

Early Notables of the Esteban family

Prominent among members of the family

nineteenth century Spanish journalist and politician Agustín Esteban Collantes
nineteenth century Spanish military officer Pedro Esteban y Herrera

Esteban Ranking

In the United States, the name Esteban is the 10,772^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Esteban is ranked the 3,099^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 2

Esteban migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Esteban Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

Hernán Esteban Pescuezo, who sailed to America in 1516
Alonso Esteban, who sailed to Peru in 1534
Francisco Esteban, who sailed to Cartagena in 1535 with his sons Alonso and Antonio
Alonso Esteban Majarón sailed to Florida in 1538
Juan Esteban Balbi sailed to Guatemala in 1538
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Esteban Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Juan Esteban, who landed in America in 1812 3
Miguel Esteban, who arrived in America in 1812 3
Hernan Esteban, who arrived in America in 1816 3
Sebastian Esteban, aged 60, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1822 3
Pedro Esteban, who landed in America in 1828 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Esteban (post 1700) +

Dr. Manuel A Esteban, university professor
Ariel Esteban Páez Bergel (b. 1994), Chilean former footballer
Sebastián Esteban Varas Moreno (b. 1988), Chilean footballer who plays as a striker
Braulio Esteban Baeza Figueroa (b. 1990), Chilean footballer
Martín Esteban Pando (1934-2021), Argentine footballer who played as a forward
Miguel Esteban Hesayne (1922-2019), Argentinian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of the Diocese of Viedma from 1975 to 1995
Danilo Esteban Arrieta Cerda (b. 1987), Chilean-born Danish footballer
Mario Esteban Berrios Jara (b. 1981), Chilean football defender
Édgar Esteban Dueñas Peñaflor (b. 1983), Mexican footballer
Juan Esteban Godoy (b. 1982), Paraguayan footballer

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)