2000
#111,740
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Albillar
A Spanish surname derived from the Arabic term "al-bilal," meaning "the wetter," likely referring to a water carrier or supplier.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Albillar. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Albillar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Albillar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Albillar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.9%. The next largest groups are White (26.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Albillar
Among Census respondents with the surname Albillar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.9%. The next largest groups are White (26.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Albillar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Albillar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino66.9% · 79
- White26.3% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Albillar
Albillar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-30 bearers (-20.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 31,409 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,740 | 146 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -30 bearers (-20.5%) | Down 31,409 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 362 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Albillar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #143,511 | -0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 118 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Albillar bearers went from 116 to 118 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 362 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #143,511.
FAQ
Albillar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Albillar?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Albillar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Albillar?
Albillar ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Albillar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Albillar.
Has Albillar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Albillar went from 116 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Albillar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Albillar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.9%. The next largest groups are White (26.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Albillar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.9% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Albillar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (66.9%), White (26.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Albillar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Albillar mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Arabic term "al-bilal," meaning "the wetter," likely referring to a water carrier or supplier. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Albillar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Albillar?
You can see how common the surname Albillar is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.