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

Albear, 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 Albear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albear in America

Albear is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albear surname appeared 128 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 Albear.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albear 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 Albear

The surname ALBEAR is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Andalusia and Castile in the late Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "al-bi'r," meaning "the well" or "the source," reflecting the influence of the Moorish culture that once thrived in the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest known records of the ALBEAR surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the 15th century. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Alvear" or "Albiar," which were common variations at the time.

In the 16th century, the ALBEAR family gained prominence in the town of Albear, located in the province of Salamanca, Castile. It is speculated that this small town may have been named after the family, or vice versa, as it was not uncommon for surnames to originate from place names during that era.

Notable individuals bearing the ALBEAR surname include Juan de Albear (c. 1480-1550), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of the iconic Cathedral of Seville. His masterful work on the cathedral's intricate stonework and ornate designs has been celebrated throughout the ages.

Another figure of importance was Diego de Albear (1590-1662), a Spanish military commander who played a pivotal role in the conquest of the Canary Islands. His bravery and strategic prowess during the campaigns earned him recognition and titles from the Spanish Crown.

In the 18th century, the ALBEAR name gained international recognition with the exploits of José de Albear y Fernández (1768-1835), a Cuban-born military engineer and cartographer. His exceptional skills in fortification design and mapmaking were instrumental in the defense of Havana during the Spanish-American War.

Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Francisco Albear y Lara (1912-1981) was a prominent Cuban politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the turbulent years of the Cuban Revolution.

The ALBEAR surname has also been associated with places beyond the Iberian Peninsula, including the town of Albear in the Cuban province of Las Villas, which was likely named after the illustrious engineer José de Albear y Fernández.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albear

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

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

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