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

Alarco, 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 Alarco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alarco in America

Alarco is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alarco surname appeared 140 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 Alarco.

The history of the last name Alarco

The surname ALARCO is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "al-arq," which means "the sweat" or "the perspiration." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked in a physically demanding occupation or lived in a particularly hot region of Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALARCO surname appears in the Catalan town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, located near Barcelona, in the 13th century. Historical documents from this time period mention a family with the surname ALARCO living in the area. It is possible that the name originated in this region before spreading to other parts of Spain and eventually beyond.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jaime ALARCO (1420-1492) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Valencia. He is mentioned in several municipal records and was known for his successful trading business and philanthropic efforts.

Another individual of note was Fernán ALARCO (1525-1598), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied many expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century. He is credited with mapping several coastal regions of South America and contributing to the expansion of Spain's colonial empire.

During the 17th century, a member of the ALARCO family, María ALARCO (1635-1712), gained recognition for her work as a painter in the Spanish city of Seville. Her paintings, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums in the region.

In the 19th century, a famous poet and writer named Emilio ALARCO (1815-1887) gained widespread acclaim for his lyrical works, which often celebrated the beauty of the Spanish countryside and explored themes of love and nature. His poetry collections were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the ALARCO surname was Javier ALARCO (1875-1942), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as Spain's ambassador to several countries, including France and the United States, in the early 20th century. He was known for his efforts to promote international cooperation and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alarco

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

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

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