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

Aldrete, 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 Aldrete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aldrete in America

Aldrete is the 15889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aldrete surname appeared 1,830 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Aldrete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aldrete 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 Aldrete

The surname Aldrete has its origins in Spain, traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "al de red," which translates to "the one from the network" or "the one from the net," referring to a fishing net or a related occupation.

Historically, the name Aldrete was prominent in the regions of Castilla and Andalusia in Spain. Some early records suggest that the name may have originated from the Basque region, where variations like "Aldretchen" and "Aldretxe" were found.

One of the earliest documented references to the Aldrete name is in the 14th century, where a certain Juan Aldrete was mentioned in a land registry document in the city of Seville. This suggests that the Aldrete family had established roots in southern Spain during that time.

In the 15th century, the Aldrete surname appeared in historical records associated with the Spanish Inquisition. Bernardo Aldrete, born in 1565 in Málaga, was a renowned Spanish humanist, historian, and philologist, known for his works on Spanish literature and language.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals with the Aldrete surname played significant roles. One notable figure was Diego Aldrete, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under the command of Francisco Pizarro in the 16th century.

Another prominent individual was Pedro de Aldrete, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Rio de la Plata region in present-day Argentina and Paraguay in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, Juan Aldrete y Soria, born in 1592 in Málaga, was a celebrated Spanish painter and engraver, known for his religious works and portraits.

The Aldrete surname also has a presence in the United States, particularly in areas with strong Spanish and Mexican influences, such as California, Texas, and New Mexico, reflecting the migration patterns of Spanish and Mexican settlers in those regions.

Overall, the surname Aldrete has a rich history rooted in Spain, with connections to various regions, occupations, and historical figures, reflecting the diverse cultural and geographic influences that have shaped its legacy over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aldrete

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

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

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