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

Almedina, 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 Almedina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almedina in America

Almedina is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almedina surname appeared 141 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 Almedina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almedina 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 Almedina

The surname ALMEDINA has its origins in Portugal, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Arabic phrase "al-Medina," meaning "the city," which was likely adopted by early settlers in the region.

During the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, many place names and surnames were influenced by the Arabic language. ALMEDINA may have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to those who lived in or near a particular city or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 16th-century manuscript "Livro Antigo da Nobreza Portuguesa" (Ancient Book of Portuguese Nobility), which mentions a family with the surname ALMEDINA from the Algarve region in southern Portugal.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing this name was João de ALMEDINA (1628-1691), a Portuguese artist and engraver known for his religious works and illustrations in books and manuscripts.

The ALMEDINA surname also appears in historical records from the 18th century, such as the birth records of Manuel de ALMEDINA (1742-1817), a merchant and landowner from the Alentejo region.

During the 19th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like António Joaquim de ALMEDINA (1816-1890), a Portuguese politician and diplomat who served as a representative in various international conferences.

Another notable figure was José Maria de ALMEDINA (1867-1931), a renowned lawyer and legal scholar who founded the prestigious publishing house "Livraria Almedina" in Coimbra, which specialized in legal and academic works.

As the ALMEDINA surname spread beyond Portugal, it can be found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, where individuals like João Batista de ALMEDINA (1901-1982), a prominent educator and writer, made significant contributions to the field of education.

While the ALMEDINA surname may have evolved over time and across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Portugal and the influence of the Arabic language during the Moorish occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almedina

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

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

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