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

Albares, 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 Albares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albares in America

Albares is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albares surname appeared 409 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 Albares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albares 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 Albares

The surname Albares originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "albar," which means "whitish" or "pale." This likely refers to a physical characteristic or complexion of the original bearer of the name.

The earliest recorded instances of the Albares surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Andalusia, Southern Spain. It is believed that the name originated in the town of Albar, located in the province of Granada.

In the 14th century, the name Albares appeared in several historical documents, including the "Libro de Repartimiento," which recorded the distribution of land and properties among the Spanish settlers after the Reconquista.

One notable individual with the Albares surname was Pedro Albares, a renowned architect who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in Seville, including the Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas.

Another historical figure was Doña Juana Albares, a noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of various charitable organizations in Madrid.

In the 18th century, the Albares family gained prominence in the city of Cádiz, where they were involved in maritime trade. One member of this family, Juan Albares y Pérez, was a successful merchant who established trade routes with the Americas.

During the 19th century, the Albares surname spread across Spain and into other parts of Europe. Notable individuals from this period include Emilio Albares, a Spanish writer and journalist who published several works on literature and culture, born in 1842 and died in 1912.

The name Albares has also been documented in various place names throughout Spain, such as Albaresse in Aragon and Albarés in Galicia, further solidifying its historical roots in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albares

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

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

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