2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Almansa
A Spanish surname derived from Almansa, a town in southeastern Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Almansa. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Almansa 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Almansa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Almansa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Almansa
The surname Almansa originated in Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish town of Almansa, located in the province of Albacete. The town's name is thought to have its roots in the Arabic phrase "Al-Mantash," which translates to "the fountain."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Almansa surname can be found in the historic town of Almansa itself, where a family by that name was mentioned in local records dating back to the 1490s. This coincides with the period when many Spanish towns and cities were recovering from the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.
During the 16th century, the Almansa name began to appear in various parts of Spain, indicating that members of the family had started to migrate and settle in other regions. For instance, in 1543, a document from the city of Valencia mentioned a certain Juan Almansa, who was a merchant and landowner.
The 17th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Almansa surname. One of them was Pedro Almansa, a Spanish playwright and poet born in 1615 in the town of Almansa. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Juan de Almansa, a Spanish military commander born in 1668 in Murcia. He played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession, leading troops in several key battles against the French forces.
In the 18th century, the Almansa name gained further recognition with the birth of Andrés Almansa y Mendoza in 1720. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
Moving into the 19th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Almansa surname was María Almansa, a Spanish poet and writer born in 1856 in Madrid. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, were widely acclaimed during her time.
While the Almansa surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the small town of Almansa, where it first emerged and gained prominence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Almansa
Among Census respondents with the surname Almansa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Almansa 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 Almansa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.4% · 110
- White2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Almansa
Almansa appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-19 bearers (-14.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,195 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.1%) | Down 24,195 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 361 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 Almansa 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 | #143,149 | #142,788 | 0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 119 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Almansa bearers went from 116 to 119 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,788.
FAQ
Almansa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Almansa?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Almansa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Almansa?
Almansa ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Almansa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Almansa.
Has Almansa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Almansa went from 116 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Almansa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Almansa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (1.7%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Almansa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Almansa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.4%), White (2.5%), Black (1.7%). 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 Almansa (2000, 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 Almansa mean?
A Spanish surname derived from Almansa, a town in southeastern Spain. 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 Almansa (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 many people have the last name Almansa?
If you just want to know how many people are called Almansa, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.