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

Alamillo, 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 Alamillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alamillo in America

Alamillo is the 13646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alamillo surname appeared 2,219 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Alamillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alamillo 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 Alamillo

The surname Alamillo is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "álamo," which means poplar tree, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with poplar trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Alamillo can be found in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like document from 18th-century Spain. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Alamillo living in various regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Andalusia and Extremadura.

In terms of historical references, the name Alamillo appears to be associated with several notable figures throughout Spanish history. One such figure is Juan Alamillo, a 16th-century Spanish painter and sculptor who was active in the city of Seville. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname Alamillo is María Alamillo, a 17th-century Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious texts and poems. Her works were widely circulated and praised during her lifetime, and she is considered an important figure in the literary and religious circles of her time.

In the 19th century, José Alamillo was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament (Cortes Generales) during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his opposition to the monarchy's absolutist policies.

Moving into the 20th century, Pedro Alamillo was a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). He served as a commander in the Republican forces and was instrumental in several key battles against the Nationalist forces led by General Francisco Franco.

Finally, María Luisa Alamillo García is a contemporary Spanish artist and sculptor who has gained recognition for her large-scale public installations and works that explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. Her sculptures can be found in various cities across Spain and Europe.

While the surname Alamillo may have originated from a connection to poplar trees or a specific location, it has since become a recognized name across Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions, with a rich history spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alamillo

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

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

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