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

Alamares, 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 Alamares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alamares in America

Alamares is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alamares surname appeared 118 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 Alamares.

The history of the last name Alamares

The surname Alamares is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "alama," which means "cotton thread" or "cotton string." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in textile production or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Alamares can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. Historical records indicate that the name was initially spelled in various ways, such as "Alamar," "Alamares," and "Alamarez."

One of the earliest known references to the surname Alamares can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions a certain "Pedro Alamares" who was involved in the royal hunting expeditions.

During the 15th century, the name Alamares gained prominence in the city of Seville. Records from this period mention a wealthy merchant family with the surname Alamares, who were involved in the lucrative trade of silk and cotton fabrics. One notable member of this family was Juan Alamares (1430-1498), who served as a councilman in the city government.

In the 16th century, the Alamares surname spread to various parts of the Spanish empire, including the Americas. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname in the New World was Diego Alamares (1520-1586), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Alamares was Francisca Alamares (1580-1650), a Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious works. Her treatise "Camino de Perfección" (Path to Perfection) was widely read during the 17th century.

As the centuries passed, the Alamares surname continued to be found throughout Spain and its former colonies. Notable individuals with this surname include José Alamares (1780-1845), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French, and Matías Alamares (1820-1890), a Chilean politician and statesman who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alamares

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

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

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