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

Alcauter, 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 Alcauter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcauter in America

Alcauter is the 41303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcauter surname appeared 527 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 Alcauter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alcauter 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 Alcauter

The surname Alcauter has its origins in Spain, dating back to the early medieval period around the 8th to 10th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic words "al-qâtir" or "al-qâtur," meaning "the muleteer" or "the camel driver." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals whose occupation involved transporting goods or people using mules or camels.

The name was likely introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish conquest and occupation of parts of Spain between the 8th and 15th centuries. As Arabic culture and language influence spread across the region, surnames like Alcauter began to emerge, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic exchange that took place during this period.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Alcauter name can be found in the medieval Spanish cartularies, which were collections of charters and legal documents from monasteries and other religious institutions. These cartularies often included records of land grants, property transactions, and other legal matters involving individuals with surnames like Alcauter.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Alcauter name was Diego Alcauter, a prominent landowner and nobleman from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the negotiations and treaties between the Christian and Muslim rulers during the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim territories from Moorish rule.

Another historical figure with the Alcauter surname was Beatriz Alcauter, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Born in Seville, her works were highly regarded for their eloquence and lyrical beauty, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of her time.

In the 17th century, Juan Alcauter was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable churches and buildings in the city of Granada. His masterpiece is considered to be the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, a stunning example of the Baroque architectural style.

During the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Antonio Alcauter gained recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess in various campaigns against the French during the War of the Spanish Succession. His exploits earned him numerous honors and promotions within the Spanish army.

As the Alcauter name spread across Spain and beyond, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Alcauter, Alcautero, and Alcauteiro, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcauter

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

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

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