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

Almacén, 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 Almacén surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almacén in America

Almacén is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almacén surname appeared 110 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 Almacén.

The history of the last name Almacén

The surname Almacen originates from Spain and has its roots in the Arabic language. It is believed to have emerged during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.

The name is derived from the Arabic word "al-makhzan," which means "the storehouse" or "the warehouse." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the storage or trade of goods, perhaps as merchants, warehouse managers, or traders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almacen can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dated back to the 14th century. During this period, the Almacen family was prominent in the city of Valencia, where they were involved in the thriving silk trade.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Almacen (1502-1572) was a renowned cartographer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic voyage around the world. Juan's maps and navigation skills contributed significantly to the success of the expedition.

Another prominent individual with the surname Almacen was Catalina Almacen (1615-1689), a Spanish writer and poet from Seville. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and are still studied by scholars of Spanish literature today.

In the 18th century, the Almacen family had established itself in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One noteworthy figure from this era was Manuel Almacen (1735-1807), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in his native region of Puebla, Mexico.

As the centuries passed, the Almacen surname spread across various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, with descendants settling in countries like Argentina, Chile, and the United States. Notable Almacens in more recent history include Pedro Almacen (1887-1965), a celebrated painter from Colombia, and Marisa Almacen (1927-2008), a renowned actress and singer from Uruguay.

While the name Almacen is not as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Spanish-speaking world, carrying with it the echoes of ancient trade routes, linguistic influences, and the enduring legacy of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almacén

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

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 Almacén 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.

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

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