Estevez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The distinguished Spanish surname Estevez 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 Estevez family

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

Early History of the Estevez family

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Estevez 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 Estevez family

Prominent among members of the family were eighteenth century Spanish composer Pablo Esteve y Grimau; nineteenth century Spanish journalist and politician Agustín Esteban Collantes; nineteenth century Spanish military officer...
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Estevez Ranking

In the United States, the name Estevez is the 4,825^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Estevez migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Estevez Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

Alonso Estévez, who sailed to America in 1528
Lorenzo Estévez, who sailed to America in 1528

Estevez Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alonso Estevez, who arrived in America in 1828 2
Lorenzo Estevez, who landed in America in 1828 2
M Estevez, aged 21, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1832 2
Roque Estevez, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1860 2
Gregorio Estevez, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1860 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Estevez (post 1700) +

Renée Pilar Estevez (b. 1967), American actress and writer, daughter of Martin Sheen
Joseph "Joe" Estevez (b. 1946), American actor, director, and producer, brother of Martin Sheen
Emilio Estevez (b. 1962), American actor, director, and writer, known for his roles in The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire, Repo Man, The Mighty Ducks and many more
Ramon Luis "Ray" Estevez (b. 1963), also known as Ramon Sheen, an American actor and director, son of Martin Sheen
Juan A Estevez Jr., American entertainment management, marketing and production executive
Carlos Irwin Estévez (b. 1965), birth name of Charlie Sheen, a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy-nominated American actor
Ramon Gerardo Antonio Estevez (b. 1940), birth name of Martin Sheen, American Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy Award winning film actor
Cesar Estevez, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 12th District, 2000, 2002 3
Carlos H. Estevez, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1988 3
Ana Estevez, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012 3
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 16) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html