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UK surname

Esteban

A Spanish surname derived from the given name Esteban, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Powys, Hammersmith and Fulham and Neath Port Talbot.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Esteban is 129 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

2016

129 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Esteban surname distribution map

The map shows where the Esteban surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Esteban surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Esteban over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 69 #30,712
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 79 #30,499
2003 modern 73 #31,186
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 81 #30,740
2006 modern 87 #30,292
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 105 #28,815
2010 modern 115 #27,874
2011 modern 115 #27,634
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 128 #26,490
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Estebans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Powys, Hammersmith and Fulham, Neath Port Talbot, Broadland and Harrow. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Powys 021 Powys
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 002 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 Neath Port Talbot 004 Neath Port Talbot
4 Broadland 015 Broadland
5 Harrow 012 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Esteban

These lists show first names that appear often with the Esteban surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Esteban

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Esteban, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Esteban surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Esteban household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Esteban is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Esteban is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Esteban falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Esteban is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Esteban, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Esteban

The surname Esteban has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a Spanish form of the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath." The name was likely brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the Roman occupation and later became popular among the Hispanic population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Esteban surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript detailing the hunting expeditions of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions a certain Pero Esteban, who was a prominent huntsman and landowner in the region of Extremadura.

In the 15th century, the Esteban family played a significant role in the conquest of the Canary Islands. Juan Esteban de Llerena, a nobleman from Seville, was appointed as the first governor of the island of La Palma in 1493 by the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals bearing the Esteban surname made notable contributions. One such figure was Andrés Esteban de Narvarte, a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in the expeditions of Álvaro de Mendaña to the Solomon Islands in the late 16th century.

In the realm of literature, Francisco Esteban Gómez was a prominent Spanish poet and playwright of the 17th century. He was born in Seville in 1577 and is best known for his works "Las Hazañas del Marqués de Cañete" (The Exploits of the Marquis of Cañete) and "El Rufián Dichoso" (The Fortunate Ruffian).

Another notable figure with the Esteban surname was José Esteban Muñoz, a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Spanish American wars of independence. He served as the last Spanish governor of Chile from 1808 to 1810.

In more recent times, the Esteban surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. One such person was Pablo Esteban Muñoz Vega, a Chilean architect and academic who was instrumental in the development of modern architecture in his country during the 20th century.

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FAQ

Esteban surname: questions and answers

How common is the Esteban surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Esteban a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Esteban surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the given name Esteban, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

What does the Esteban map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Esteban bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.