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

Albornoz, 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 Albornoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albornoz in America

Albornoz is the 32123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albornoz surname appeared 718 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 Albornoz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albornoz 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 Albornoz

The surname Albornoz has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish town of Albornoz, located in the province of Ávila, in the region of Castile and León. The town's name is thought to come from the Arabic word "al-burnus," meaning "the cloak" or "the mantle."

During the Middle Ages, many Spanish surnames were derived from place names, particularly those associated with the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign by Christian kingdoms to reclaim territories from the Moors. The town of Albornoz played a significant role in these conflicts, and it is likely that the surname originated as a way to identify individuals who hailed from or held ties to this strategic location.

One of the earliest and most notable figures associated with the Albornoz surname was Gil Álvarez de Albornoz, a 14th-century Spanish cardinal and military leader. Born in Cuenca around 1310, he served as a close advisor to King Alfonso XI of Castile and played a crucial role in the Reconquista, leading Christian forces in battles against the Moors. In 1359, he was appointed as the papal legate in Italy, where he helped restore papal authority in the Papal States.

Another prominent individual with the Albornoz surname was Diego Felipe de Albornoz, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador and explorer. Born in Cuenca around 1520, he participated in the conquest of present-day Mexico and is credited with founding the city of Oaxaca in 1532. He later served as the governor of several provinces in New Spain (Mexico) and played a significant role in the colonization and exploration of the region.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Albornoz y Tapias, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator, held various positions in the Spanish Empire. He served as the governor of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) from 1643 to 1647 and later became the governor of Panama from 1647 to 1651.

Moving into the 18th century, Nicolás Albornoz y Aguilera, a Spanish priest and philosopher, made significant contributions to the field of moral philosophy. Born in Cádiz in 1717, he authored several works on ethics and moral theology, including "Tractatus de Virtutibus et Vitiis Oppositis" (Treatise on Virtues and Opposing Vices).

In the 19th century, José Joaquín de Albornoz y Portocarrero, a Spanish politician and diplomat, held various influential positions. Born in Madrid in 1795, he served as the Spanish ambassador to the United Kingdom and later became the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Spain from 1837 to 1838.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname Albornoz, a name with deep roots in the history and culture of Spain and the Reconquista.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albornoz

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

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

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