Estes is a popular surname derived from the House of Este. " As a surname, it has been traced to southern England in the region of Kent, as early as the mid-16th century. Notable people with the surname include: Billie Sol Estes, Texas businessman and politician Bob Estes, U.S. professional golf player Eleanor Estes, U.S. children's author Estes Kefauver , U.S. politician Angie Estes, U.S. poet Jack Charles Estes, Oil industry scientist; AADE Hall of Fame John Estes, U.S. football player John Curtis Estes, birth name of adult film star John Holmes John Adam Estes, also known as "Sleepy John" Estes, U.S. blues musician Patrick Estes, U.S. football player Richard Estes, U.S. photorealist painter Richard Despard Estes, Biologist Rob Estes, U.S. actor Shawn Estes, Major League Baseball player Simon Estes, U.S. bass-baritone singer Vernon Estes, U.S. businessman Wayne Estes, U.S. basketball player Will Estes, U.S. actor William Kaye Estes, U.S. mathematical psychologist Yusuf Estes, U.S. former Christian minister, now convert to Islam Jeremiah Estes Friend of Karl Kishpaugh