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

Alconcel, 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 Alconcel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alconcel in America

Alconcel is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alconcel surname appeared 176 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 Alconcel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alconcel 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 Alconcel

The surname Alconcel is of Spanish origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a village or town in Spain. While the exact location is uncertain, it is thought to be derived from the Arabic words "al-qunsal," meaning "the consul."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Alconcel surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Castilian manuscript from the 14th century. This document listed individuals and their properties, indicating that the name was present in Castile during that time.

In the 15th century, records show that a nobleman named Pedro Alconcel served as a royal chamberlain to King Juan II of Castile. This suggests that the Alconcel family held a certain social standing and prominence during that era.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Juan Alconcel, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and is credited with assisting in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

During the 17th century, a wealthy landowner named Diego Alconcel was known for his extensive vineyards in the Rioja region of Spain. His wines were highly regarded and exported throughout Europe, contributing to the family's wealth and reputation.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish playwright and poet Lope de Vega mentioned a character named Alconcel in one of his works, "El Acero de Madrid," written in the early 1600s. This reference suggests that the surname was well-known and carried cultural significance at the time.

Miguel Alconcel, a prominent architect from the 18th century, was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. His architectural contributions left a lasting impact on the city's landscape and cultural heritage.

While the exact origins of the Alconcel surname remain somewhat uncertain, its presence throughout various historical records and its association with notable figures indicate a long-standing and distinguished lineage in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alconcel

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

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

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