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

Albores, 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 Albores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albores in America

Albores is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albores surname appeared 268 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 Albores.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albores 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 Albores

The surname Albores has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "alba," meaning "dawn" or "daybreak," and may have been used as a descriptive name for someone who lived or worked at dawn. Alternatively, it could have originated from a place name or topographic feature related to the word "alba."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Albores can be found in the Catalonian census records from the late 1500s. A notable individual from this time period was Juan Albores, a merchant from Barcelona who was born in 1572 and died in 1639. His name appears in various trade records and documents from the era.

In the 17th century, the surname Albores can be found in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia. One notable figure was Pedro Albores, a prominent writer and poet from Valencia who lived from 1620 to 1685. His works, which were widely published during his lifetime, provide valuable insights into the cultural and literary landscape of that period.

During the 18th century, the surname Albores continued to be present in various regions of Spain. One notable individual was María Albores, a philanthropist and patron of the arts from Madrid, who lived from 1740 to 1812. She was renowned for her support of local artists and cultural initiatives, and her name is recorded in numerous documents and records from that time.

Moving into the 19th century, the Albores surname gained prominence in other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Latin America. One notable figure was José Albores, a Mexican military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Mexican-American War. He was born in 1805 and died in 1875.

Another notable individual with the surname Albores was Alejandro Albores, a Colombian writer and educator who lived from 1845 to 1912. He was known for his contributions to the literary and educational spheres, and his works were widely read and studied during his lifetime.

While the surname Albores may have evolved and spread to different parts of the world over time, its roots can be traced back to its Spanish origins, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albores

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

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

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