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

Albillar, 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 Albillar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albillar in America

Albillar is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albillar surname appeared 116 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 Albillar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albillar 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 Albillar

The surname Albillar is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. The name is believed to derive from the Arabic word "al-billar," which refers to a skilled player of the game of billiards or a billiard room attendant. This connection suggests that the family's ancestors may have been associated with this leisure activity or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Albillar surname can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Albillar is listed as a resident in the year 1487. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the 16th and 17th centuries in towns and villages across Andalusia, such as Cordoba, Malaga, and Granada.

During the Spanish Golden Age, a notable figure bearing the Albillar surname was Diego Albillar, a renowned playwright and poet who lived between 1570 and 1638. His works, which included comedies and romantic verses, were widely acclaimed and performed in the theaters of Madrid and Seville during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Alonso Albillar, a skilled architect and mason who oversaw the construction of several churches and monasteries in the city of Cadiz in the late 17th century. His most celebrated work is the magnificent Baroque-style façade of the Church of Santa Cruz, completed in 1692.

In the 18th century, the Albillar family had established branches in various parts of Spain, as well as in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable member was Ignacio Albillar, a wealthy landowner and businessman who lived in Havana, Cuba, from 1725 to 1798. He played a significant role in the development of the city's thriving tobacco trade.

Another noteworthy individual was María Albillar, a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Valencia in 1782. Her progressive approach to education and advocacy for women's rights earned her widespread recognition and admiration during her lifetime.

While the Albillar surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage, with its roots deeply intertwined with the nation's history and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albillar

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

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

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