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

Alcalan, 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 Alcalan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcalan in America

Alcalan is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcalan surname appeared 125 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 Alcalan.

The history of the last name Alcalan

The surname ALCALAN is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century in the region of Andalusia. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-qalaan," meaning "the fortresses" or "the castles," reflecting the Moorish influence in the area during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALCALAN surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville from the year 1492, where a certain Pedro ALCALAN is mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen. This coincides with the end of the Reconquista and the fall of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, suggesting that the ALCALAN family may have played a role in the historical events of that time.

In the 16th century, the ALCALAN name gained prominence with the birth of Diego ALCALAN (1501-1578), a renowned painter and sculptor from Cordoba. His works adorned numerous churches and monasteries across Andalusia, reflecting the artistic and religious traditions of the region.

The 17th century saw the rise of Fernán ALCALAN (1620-1698), a celebrated poet and playwright from Seville. His works, including the acclaimed play "El Caballero de Olmedo," are considered significant contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Moving into the 18th century, the ALCALAN name is associated with María ALCALAN y Mendoza (1705-1783), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Granada. Her donations and support for various charitable causes left a lasting impact on the local community.

In the 19th century, the ALCALAN name gained international recognition with the birth of Juan ALCALAN (1821-1892), a renowned explorer and naturalist from Malaga. His expeditions to the Amazon and his extensive writings on the flora and fauna of the region made him a respected figure in scientific circles.

While the ALCALAN surname has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants bearing the name found in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and the United States. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname in Spanish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcalan

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

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 Alcalan 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.

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

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