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

Albarán, 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 Albarán surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albarán in America

Albarán is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albarán surname appeared 133 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 Albarán.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albarán 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 Albarán

The surname Albaran originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-baran," which means "the outsider" or "the foreigner." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who came from outside the region or was considered a foreigner.

The earliest known record of the surname Albaran dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have first appeared in the region of Andalusia, where there was a significant Moorish influence. The name may have been given to individuals who were either of Moorish descent or had connections to the Moorish culture.

In the 14th century, the name Albaran was found in several historical documents, including the records of the Spanish Inquisition. This suggests that individuals with this surname were present during this tumultuous period in Spanish history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Albaran was Rodrigo Albaran, a prominent merchant who lived in Seville during the late 15th century. He was known for his successful trading business and his involvement in the local community.

During the 16th century, the name Albaran began to spread throughout Spain. One notable figure was Juan Albaran, a celebrated poet and playwright who was born in Granada in 1520. His works were widely praised and influential during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 17th century, the name Albaran was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Diego Albaran, born in Cordoba in 1612, was a renowned painter whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Spain.

Another prominent individual was María Albaran, a renowned scholar and philosopher who was born in Madrid in 1658. She was known for her contributions to the field of metaphysics and her influential writings on the nature of existence.

In the 18th century, the name Albaran continued to be associated with individuals of notable accomplishments. Antonio Albaran, born in Seville in 1712, was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

Throughout its history, the surname Albaran has been closely tied to Spain's rich cultural heritage. While it may have originated as a name given to outsiders or foreigners, it has since become a proud part of the country's diverse tapestry of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albarán

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

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

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