Estes
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Estes is a popular surname descended from the House of Este. It is also said to derive from Old English and have the meaning "of the East." As a surname, it has been traced to southern England in the region of Kent, as early as the mid-1500s.
People named Estes:
- John Adam Estes, also known as "Sleepy John" Estes, U.S. blues musician
- Eleanor Estes, U.S. children's author
- Rob Estes, U.S. actor
- Richard Estes, U.S. photorealist painter
- Estes Kefauver (1903-1963), U.S. politician
- Richard Despard Estes, Biologist
- Vernon Estes, U.S. businessman
- Will Estes, U.S. actor
- Shawn Estes, Major League Baseball player
- Bob Estes, U.S. professional golf player
- Simon Estes, U.S. bass-baritone singer
- Patrick Estes, U.S. football player
Places named Estes:
- Estes Park, a town in Colorado, U.S.
Other uses of Estes:
- Estes Industries, U.S. company specializing in model aircraft and model rockets
- Estes Express Lines, United States shipping company founded by W.W. Estes in 1931