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

Alcoser, 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 Alcoser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcoser in America

Alcoser is the 25356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcoser surname appeared 976 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 Alcoser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alcoser 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 Alcoser

The surname Alcoser is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "alcoba," which means "bedchamber" or "alcove." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked in or was responsible for the bedchambers of a noble or wealthy household.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alcoser can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a person named Juan Alcoser who lived in the region of Andalusia. This suggests that the name may have initially been concentrated in southern Spain before spreading to other parts of the country.

In the 15th century, there are records of a notable figure named Pedro Alcoser, who was a respected scholar and philosopher in the city of Seville. He is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Alcoser family appears to have expanded their influence, with several members holding positions of power and influence in various parts of Spain. One notable figure from this time was Doña Isabel Alcoser, who was a prominent landowner and benefactor in the region of Castile.

In the 17th century, the name Alcoser became associated with a prominent family of merchants and traders based in the city of Valencia. This family was known for their involvement in the lucrative silk trade and for their wealth and influence in the local community.

Another notable figure with the surname Alcoser was Francisco Alcoser, who lived in the 18th century and was a renowned artist and painter. His works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from Spanish history, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Alcoser has been associated with various trades and professions, from scholars and philosophers to merchants and artists. While the name may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with Alcoser families now found in various countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcoser

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

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

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