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

Alago, 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 Alago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alago in America

Alago is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alago surname appeared 207 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 Alago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alago 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 Alago

The surname ALAGO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, where it first emerged during the Medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "alacris," which means "lively" or "cheerful." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual with a particularly joyful or vivacious disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALAGO can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Libro de Repartimiento, a document that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville, Spain, following its reconquest from the Moors in 1248. This document mentions a certain Gonzalo Alago, who was granted land in the region.

During the 14th century, the name ALAGO appears in various historical records, including the Crónica de Alfonso XI, a chronicle detailing the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This work mentions a nobleman named Juan Alago, who served as a military commander during the king's campaigns against the Moors.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname ALAGO was Rodrigo Alago, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Rodrigo Alago played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent individual with the surname ALAGO was Pedro Alago, a 16th-century Spanish playwright and poet. Born in Seville in 1510, Pedro Alago gained recognition for his works, which were performed in the court of King Philip II of Spain.

During the 17th century, the name ALAGO was associated with a prominent family in the city of Córdoba, Spain. One notable member of this family was Diego Alago y Velázquez, a renowned painter and artist who lived from 1599 to 1660. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, are considered significant contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of art.

Throughout its history, the surname ALAGO has undergone various spelling variations, such as Alago, Alagón, and Alagoa, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within the Iberian Peninsula. Additionally, the name has been linked to several place names, such as Alagón, a town in the province of Zaragoza, Spain, which may have influenced the surname's development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alago

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

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

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