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

Almazar, 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 Almazar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almazar in America

Almazar is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almazar surname appeared 136 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 Almazar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almazar 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 Almazar

The surname Almazar has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the period of Moorish rule over parts of the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-mazar," which means "the cemetery" or "the tomb." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a cemetery or a sacred tomb.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almazar can be found in a document from the 12th century, where it appears as "Almazari." This document is a record of land ownership in the region of Valencia, which was under Moorish control at the time. The name is also mentioned in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a medieval document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century.

During the 14th century, the name Almazar appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which included parts of modern-day Spain and France. One notable individual from this period was Pedro Almazar, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Zaragoza in the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Almazar can be found in records from the Kingdom of Castile, which encompassed a significant portion of central and southern Spain. One prominent figure from this time was Hernán Almazar, a military commander who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors and participated in the conquest of Granada in 1492.

As the name spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Almazor, Almaçar, and Almazari. In the 16th century, the explorer and navigator Juan Almazar was part of the Spanish expeditions to the Americas, and he helped establish settlements in present-day Mexico.

Another notable individual with the surname Almazar was Isabel Almazar, a poet and writer who lived in Seville during the 17th century. Her works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Throughout history, the surname Almazar has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almazar

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

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

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