2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Almacen
A Spanish occupational surname referring to a storekeeper, warehouse owner, or operator of a general store.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Almacen. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Almacen surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Almacen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Almacen, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Black (6.3%) and White (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Almacen
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Almacen
Among Census respondents with the surname Almacen, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Black (6.3%) and White (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Almacen bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Almacen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.3% · 98
- Black or African American6.3% · 7
- White1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Almacen
Almacen appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 730 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Almacen surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #148,665 | 0.5% |
| Count | 110 | 111 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Almacen bearers went from 110 to 111 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 730 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #148,665.
FAQ
Almacen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Almacen?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Almacen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Almacen?
Almacen ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Almacen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Almacen.
Has Almacen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Almacen went from 110 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Almacen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Almacen, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Black (6.3%) and White (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Almacen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Almacen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.3%), Black (6.3%), White (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Almacen (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Almacen mean?
A Spanish occupational surname referring to a storekeeper, warehouse owner, or operator of a general store. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Almacen (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Almacen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Almacen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.