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

Alamos, 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 Alamos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alamos in America

Alamos is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alamos surname appeared 464 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 Alamos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alamos 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 Alamos

The surname Alamos has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "alamo," which means "poplar tree." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or were involved with the cultivation or trade of poplar trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alamos can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in various documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Alamos" or "Alamos," reflecting the linguistic variations and spellings common in that era.

The name Alamos gained prominence in the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Aragon in southern Spain. Historical records indicate that several notable individuals bore this surname, including Juan de Alamos, a prominent scholar and writer who lived in the late 16th century and authored works on political theory and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Alamos was Diego de Alamos, a Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the conquest of the Americas during the 16th century. He participated in several expeditions and battles, contributing to the Spanish expansion in the New World.

In the 17th century, the name Alamos appeared in various historical documents and records related to the Spanish colonization efforts in the Americas. For instance, records from the Spanish colonies in Mexico and the southwestern regions of what is now the United States contain references to individuals with the surname Alamos, indicating the spread of the name across the Spanish territories.

One notable individual from this period was Pedro de Alamos, a Spanish explorer and cartographer who was instrumental in mapping and documenting the territories of New Spain (present-day Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States) in the mid-17th century.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Alamos spread to other regions, and variations of the name emerged, such as "Álamos" or "Álamos." This diversity in spelling reflects the influence of regional linguistic variations and the adaptation of the name to different cultural and geographical contexts.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Alamos has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, politicians, and military figures. While it may not be as widely recognized as some other Spanish surnames, Alamos has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alamos

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

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

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