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

Alevedo, 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 Alevedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alevedo in America

Alevedo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alevedo surname appeared 109 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 Alevedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alevedo 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 Alevedo

The surname Alevedo originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, with its roots traceable to the Portuguese and Spanish languages. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "albus," meaning white or fair, possibly referring to an individual's physical appearance or the color of their hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alevedo can be found in the Portuguese royal archives, where a nobleman named Afonso Alevedo was mentioned in a document dated 1312. This document detailed his service as a knight in the court of King Dinis I of Portugal.

In Spain, the name Alevedo was particularly prevalent in the regions of Galicia and Asturias, where variants such as Allevedo and Allevedu were also commonly used. The name's presence in these regions suggests a possible connection to the Galician-Portuguese language, which was widely spoken in the area during the Middle Ages.

During the 15th century, the Alevedo family gained prominence in the town of Ribadavia, located in the Galician province of Ourense. Records from this period mention a wealthy landowner named Pedro Alevedo, who owned several vineyards and played a significant role in the local wine trade.

In the late 16th century, a renowned Spanish poet and playwright named Lope de Vega y Alevedo was born in Madrid. His works, including plays like "Fuenteovejuna" and "El caballero de Olmedo," contributed greatly to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Alevedo was Fernão Alevedo, a Portuguese explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyage to India in 1497. Alevedo's journal entries provided valuable insights into the expedition and the encounters with various cultures along the way.

In the 18th century, a prominent Spanish military leader named Javier Alevedo played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of Florida. His strategic leadership during the Siege of St. Augustine in 1740 earned him recognition and a place in the annals of Spanish colonial history.

The surname Alevedo has also been associated with several notable individuals in the field of education. María Alevedo, a Spanish educator born in 1825, was instrumental in establishing one of the first schools for girls in Seville, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the region.

While the surname Alevedo is relatively uncommon today, its historical roots and the achievements of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural and literary landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alevedo

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

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

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