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

Almas, 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 Almas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almas in America

Almas is the 37848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almas surname appeared 587 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 Almas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almas 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 Almas

The surname Almas has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-mas," which means "the diamond" or "the precious stone." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked with precious gems or were known for their valuable possessions.

One of the earliest documented references to the Almas surname can be found in the medieval Catalan records from the 13th century. It appears that the name was initially used in the region of Catalonia, which was heavily influenced by the Moorish culture during the period of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 14th century, the name Almas appeared in various records and manuscripts across Spain and Portugal. It is believed that some members of the Almas family may have been involved in the jewelry trade or held significant wealth, leading to the association with precious stones.

The earliest known individual bearing the surname Almas was Juan Almas, a Spanish merchant who lived in the city of Seville during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the local trade community and was involved in the export of goods to various parts of Europe.

Another notable figure with the Almas surname was Isabel Almas, a Portuguese noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and for founding a hospital in the city of Lisbon, which bore her name until its closure in the 19th century.

In the 17th century, the Almas family had established itself in various parts of Spain and Portugal. One prominent member was Diego Almas, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the 18th century, the Almas surname gained prominence in the Americas, as members of the family migrated to the New World. One such individual was Manuel Almas, a Spanish explorer who was part of an expedition to the Pacific Northwest region of North America in the late 1700s.

As the centuries passed, the Almas surname continued to be found across the Iberian Peninsula and its former colonies. While the connection to precious stones may have faded over time, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almas

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

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

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