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

Almejo, 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 Almejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almejo in America

Almejo is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almejo surname appeared 232 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 Almejo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almejo 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 Almejo

The surname ALMEJO originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the Spanish word "almeja," which means "clam" or "mussel." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as fishermen or lived near coastal areas where clams and mussels were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALMEJO surname can be found in the "Catastro de Ensenada," a census-like document compiled in the 18th century during the reign of King Ferdinand VI of Spain. This record mentions several families bearing the ALMEJO name, primarily concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and Galicia.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan ALMEJO (1495-1567) was a renowned Spanish cartographer and navigator. He is credited with creating some of the earliest accurate maps of the Americas, including detailed depictions of the Caribbean islands and the Gulf of Mexico coastline.

Another notable individual with the ALMEJO surname was María ALMEJO (1602-1678), a Spanish writer and poet from Seville. Her collection of poems, titled "Rimas Celestiales," gained widespread recognition during her lifetime and is considered a significant contribution to the literary tradition of the Spanish Golden Age.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named José ALMEJO (1823-1891) was a successful businessman and landowner in the province of Cádiz, Spain. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, having funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the region.

In the early 20th century, Manuel ALMEJO (1879-1954) was a respected Spanish diplomat who served as an ambassador to several countries, including France and Italy. His memoirs, published posthumously, provide valuable insights into the diplomatic affairs of that era.

Throughout its history, the ALMEJO surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from fishermen and artisans to writers, navigators, and diplomats. While the name's exact origins may remain somewhat obscure, its presence in historical records and its connection to the coastal regions of Spain offer a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who bore this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almejo

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

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

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