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

Albuja, 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 Albuja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albuja in America

Albuja is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albuja surname appeared 195 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 Albuja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albuja 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 Albuja

The surname Albuja originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "albuja," which refers to a small round wheat cake or biscuit. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with bakers or individuals involved in the production of wheat-based products.

In early records, the name Albuja appeared in various forms, such as Alvuja, Alvuxa, and Albuxia, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. One of the earliest known instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Albuja was documented as a resident in the late 15th century.

The Albuja surname has been present in several regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It is noteworthy that a village named Albuja exists in the municipality of Utebo, in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon. This place name may have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname in that region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Albuja surname. One such figure was Diego de Albuja, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He was born in Seville around 1510 and played a significant role in the expeditions led by Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro.

Another prominent bearer of the Albuja name was Inés de Albuja, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She was known for her involvement in various charitable endeavors and her patronage of the arts and literature.

In the 18th century, Francisco Albuja y Montes was a prominent Spanish lawyer and jurist. He served as a judge in the Royal Court of Seville and authored several legal treatises that were widely influential during his time.

Among the more recent historical figures with the Albuja surname is José María Albuja, an Ecuadorian poet and writer born in 1857. His works, which explored themes of nature and social issues, contributed significantly to the literary landscape of Ecuador in the late 19th century.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Miguel Albuja, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 2001. His artwork, which often depicted themes of rural life and landscapes, was widely acclaimed and exhibited in various galleries across Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albuja

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

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

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