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

Alabado, 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 Alabado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alabado in America

Alabado is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alabado surname appeared 121 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 Alabado.

The history of the last name Alabado

The surname ALABADO is of Spanish origin, deriving from the verb "alabar" which means "to praise" or "to exalt." It likely originated in Spain during the medieval period as a descriptive name given to someone who was known for their praiseworthiness or exalted character.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from Spain and its former colonies in the Americas. One notable figure bearing this surname was Pedro Alabado, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, Juan Alabado was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. He was active in Seville during the Baroque period and his works can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the name Alabado spread to various regions, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. One notable individual was Tomás Alabado, a Chilean military leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain in the early 19th century.

In the 19th century, Dolores Alabado was a prominent Venezuelan educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote education and gender equality in her country.

Another notable figure was Miguel Alabado, a Mexican architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the design and development of various cities and towns across Mexico during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Alabado is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alabado

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

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 Alabado 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.

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 Alabado was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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