Find out how popular the last name Adrover is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adrover.

Adrover, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adrover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adrover in America

Adrover is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adrover surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adrover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adrover to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adrover

The surname Adrover has its origins in the Catalan and Balearic regions of Spain, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Catalan word "adrovar," which means "to travel by road." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as travelers, messengers, or guides.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Adrover can be found in a document from the municipal archives of Palma de Mallorca, dated 1285. This document mentions a certain "Guillem Adrover," indicating the presence of the name on the Balearic island of Mallorca during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the Kingdom of Valencia, such as the "Llibre de Repartiment" (Book of Distribution), which documented the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors. This suggests that individuals bearing the Adrover surname may have been involved in the conquest and settlement of the region.

During the 15th century, the surname Adrover gained prominence in the town of Inca, located in the central region of Mallorca. Notable figures from this era include Joan Adrover (1435-1502), a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility, and Guillem Adrover (1460-1524), a respected craftsman known for his intricate woodwork.

As the centuries progressed, the Adrover surname spread throughout the Catalan-speaking regions of Spain and beyond. In the 17th century, records indicate the presence of the name in the city of Barcelona, where a certain Miquel Adrover (1620-1689) was a respected merchant and trader.

Another notable individual from this period was Maria Adrover (1672-1748), a renowned scholar and historian from Palma de Mallorca, who authored several works on the history and culture of the Balearic Islands.

In the 19th century, the Adrover surname gained international recognition with the exploits of the Mallorcan navigator and explorer, Antoni Adrover (1823-1892). Adrover led several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and is credited with the discovery of several previously uncharted islands.

Throughout its long history, the surname Adrover has been associated with various professions, from landowners and artisans to scholars and explorers. While the name has retained its strongest presence in the Catalan and Balearic regions of Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adrover

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adrover.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adrover was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adrover has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adrover was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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