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

Albarado, 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 Albarado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albarado in America

Albarado is the 11576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albarado surname appeared 2,716 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 Albarado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albarado 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 Albarado

The surname Albarado is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. Its earliest form was likely "Albarado" or "Alvarado," derived from the Spanish word "alba," meaning "dawn" or "daybreak," and the suffix "-ado," indicating a location or place.

The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in areas such as Castile and Aragon, where many villages and settlements bore names incorporating the word "alba" or its variants. These place names often referred to locations situated on hilltops or elevated areas that received the first rays of the morning sun.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Albarado surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, mentioning individuals with this name residing in various parts of Spain. However, it was not until the 15th and 16th centuries that the Albarado family gained prominence, particularly during the era of Spanish exploration and conquest in the Americas.

Pedro de Alvarado, a Spanish conquistador born in 1485 and died in 1541, played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico and Central America alongside Hernán Cortés. His exploits and conquests in regions such as Guatemala and El Salvador earned him the nickname "Tonatiuh," meaning "the sun" in the Nahuatl language, further solidifying the connection between the Albarado name and its association with the dawn.

Another notable figure was Hernando de Alvarado, born in the late 15th century, who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru and participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire. He is known for his role in the capture of the Inca ruler Atahualpa and the subsequent looting of Cuzco.

In the 17th century, Juan de Alvarado y Salazar, a Spanish military officer and governor of the Philippines, left a lasting legacy in the colonial administration of the archipelago. His name is associated with the establishment of several settlements and fortifications in the Philippine Islands.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Albarado surname spread across various regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. In these regions, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Alvarado" or "Albarrado," but its origins remained firmly rooted in the Spanish language and culture.

Another notable figure was Tomás de Alvarado, a Spanish explorer and governor of Nueva Vizcaya (present-day northern Mexico) in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the region, establishing several mining towns and fortifications to protect Spanish interests.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albarado

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

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

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