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

Albanes, 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 Albanes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albanes in America

Albanes is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albanes surname appeared 193 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 Albanes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albanes 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 Albanes

The surname Albanes originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word 'al-banna', meaning 'the builder' or 'the mason'. This suggests that the name was initially used to refer to someone who worked in construction or stonework.

Albanes is believed to have first appeared in historical records in the 13th century, during the Reconquista period when large parts of Spain were under Moorish rule. As Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territories from the Moors, many Arabic words and names became integrated into Spanish culture and language.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pedro Albanes, a stonemason who worked on the construction of the Cathedral of Burgos in the late 12th century. Records indicate that he was born around 1160 in the town of Albanes, which may have been named after his family or vice versa.

In the 14th century, the Albanes family established itself in the region of Valencia, where they were involved in the silk trade. Juan Albanes (1328-1401), a prominent merchant from Valencia, is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade disputes and guild regulations.

Another notable figure was Diego Albanes (1472-1535), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later appointed as a colonial administrator in New Spain.

During the 16th century, the Albanes surname also appeared in the Americas, likely brought by Spanish settlers and explorers. One such individual was Bartolomé Albanes (1530-1595), a soldier and explorer who participated in the expeditions of Pedro de Valdivia in Chile.

Over time, the surname Albanes underwent various spelling variations, including Alvanes, Alvanez, and Albanés. However, the original meaning and association with the construction or masonry trade remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albanes

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

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

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