2000
#10,583
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,781
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.03
Rare Last name
Almanzar
Derived from the Arabic "al-mansar," meaning "the victorious," referring to a person who is triumphant or undefeated.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,665 Americans carry the last name Almanzar. That puts it at #6,584 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,504 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Almanzar 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
5.7K
1 in 60,504
Census rank
#6,584
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,940 bearers of the surname Almanzar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6584th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Almanzar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Almanzar
The surname Almanzar has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have been brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish occupation of the region. It is derived from the Arabic phrase "al-mansar," which means "the victorious" or "the triumphant."
The earliest recorded use of the name Almanzar dates back to the 12th century in the region of Andalusia, which was under Moorish rule at the time. It is speculated that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who had achieved notable victories or triumphs in battle or other endeavors.
As the Moorish influence waned in the Iberian Peninsula, the name Almanzar became more widely dispersed throughout Spain and Portugal. It is possible that some variations of the spelling, such as Almanzor or Almanzer, emerged during this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Almanzar was Ibn Almanzar, a renowned Andalusian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century. His contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and he is often credited with introducing the concept of spherical trigonometry to the Western world.
Another notable figure with the surname Almanzar was Gonzalo Fernández de Almanzar, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century. His valiant efforts in reclaiming territories from the Moors solidified the name's association with triumph and victory.
In the 16th century, a poet and playwright named Juan de Almanzar rose to prominence in Spain. His works, while not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural landscape of the Spanish Golden Age.
As the name spread beyond the Iberian Peninsula, it found its way to Latin America during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro de Almanzar, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.
In more recent times, the name Almanzar has been associated with individuals from various Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, detailed historical records of specific individuals bearing this surname are scarce, as many records from earlier centuries were lost or poorly documented.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Almanzar
Among Census respondents with the surname Almanzar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Almanzar 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 Almanzar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.6% · 4,674
- White3.4% · 166
- Black or African American1.1% · 53
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 15
- Two or more races0.3% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Almanzar
Almanzar 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
#8,097
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,095
+1,314 bearers (+47.2%)
Per 100,000 1.39
Rank movement Up 2,486 places
2020
#6,584
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,940
+845 bearers (+20.6%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Up 1,513 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,583 | 2,781 | 1.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,097 | 4,095 | 1.39 | +1,314 bearers (+47.2%) | Up 2,486 places |
| 2020 | #6,584 | 4,940 | 1.65 | +845 bearers (+20.6%) | Up 1,513 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 Almanzar 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 | #8,097 | #6,584 | 18.7% |
| Count | 4,095 | 4,940 | 20.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.39 | 1.65 | 18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Almanzar bearers went from 4,095 to 4,940 (+20.6% change). The surname moved up 1,513 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,097 to #6,584.
FAQ
Almanzar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Almanzar?
Name Census estimates that about 5,665 living Americans carry the surname Almanzar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 60,504 residents.
How common is Almanzar?
Almanzar ranks #6,584 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,940 people with the surname Almanzar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,665), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Almanzar.
Has Almanzar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Almanzar went from 4,095 recorded bearers to 4,940. That is an increase of 845 (+20.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,097 to #6,584.
What does the Census say about the background of Almanzar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Almanzar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (1.1%). 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 Almanzar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (4,674 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Almanzar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.6%), White (3.4%), Black (1.1%). 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 Almanzar (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 Almanzar mean?
Derived from the Arabic "al-mansar," meaning "the victorious," referring to a person who is triumphant or undefeated. 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 Almanzar (1.65 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 Americans have the surname Almanzar?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.