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

Alayon, 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 Alayon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alayon in America

Alayon is the 35764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alayon surname appeared 628 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 Alayon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alayon 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 Alayon

The surname Alayon originates from Spain and its earliest roots can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "alayón," which means "a small falcon" or "a young falcon." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or surname to someone who exhibited characteristics reminiscent of a falcon, such as keen eyesight or hunting abilities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alayon can be found in the Spanish town of Almeria, located in the Andalusia region. Historical records from the late 15th century mention a family bearing this surname residing in the area. It is possible that the name originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Spain.

During the 16th century, the Alayon surname appeared in various documents and manuscripts throughout Spain. For example, in 1523, a man named Pedro Alayon was documented as a merchant in the city of Seville. In 1567, a Juan Alayon was recorded as a landowner in the town of Jaén.

In the 17th century, the name Alayon gained further prominence with the birth of Miguel Alayon y Fernández (1630-1701), a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served during the reign of King Charles II. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Another notable individual with the surname Alayon was Manuel Alayon y Guzmán (1765-1834), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between Spain and France during this tumultuous period.

In the 19th century, the Alayon surname continued to be prominent in Spain. One example is Diego Alayon y Fernández (1810-1887), a renowned Spanish painter known for his realistic portraiture and landscapes. His works can be found in various art galleries and museums across Spain.

Throughout its history, the Alayon surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain. For instance, there is a town called Alayón in the province of Huesca, and another called Alayón de Nava in the province of Palencia. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alayon

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

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

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