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

Almarez, 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 Almarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almarez in America

Almarez is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almarez surname appeared 374 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 Almarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almarez 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 Almarez

The surname Almarez is of Spanish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "al-maris," meaning "the marsh" or "the swamp." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual who resided near or worked in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Almarez can be found in the Catalan Fogatge, a tax census conducted in the Kingdom of Aragon during the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as Almaraz and Almaratz, residing in various regions of present-day Catalonia and Valencia.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several historical records from the region of Extremadura, located in western Spain. The town of Almaraz, situated along the Tagus River, is believed to be the origin of the surname for many individuals who bore it during this time period.

One notable figure associated with the surname Almarez was Alonso de Almaraz, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the early 16th century. Born in Extremadura around 1490, Alonso de Almaraz accompanied Hernán Cortés on his conquest of Mexico and later joined Francisco Pizarro's expedition to Peru.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan de Almarez, a Sevillian merchant and explorer who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Juan de Almarez was among the first Spaniards to establish trade routes with the Canary Islands and is credited with contributing to the development of the archipelago's economy.

In the realm of literature, the surname Almarez is associated with María Antonia de Almarez, a 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright. Born in Madrid in 1635, María Antonia de Almarez gained recognition for her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and societal issues of her time.

During the 18th century, the name Almarez appears in various records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro de Almarez, a military officer and governor of the province of Nicaragua in the 1740s. His tenure was marked by efforts to improve defenses against pirate attacks and promote economic development in the region.

In the 19th century, the surname Almarez was borne by José María Almarez, a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence. Born in Guanajuato in 1780, José María Almarez fought alongside Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and later served as a general in the insurgent army.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almarez

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

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

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