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

Almenares, 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 Almenares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almenares in America

Almenares is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almenares surname appeared 110 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 Almenares.

The history of the last name Almenares

The surname Almenares has its origins in Spain, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Spanish word "almenara," which refers to a watchtower or lighthouse. This suggests the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or was responsible for maintaining such a structure.

One of the earliest known references to the Almenares name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in records from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Almenara" or "Almenares," with the latter eventually becoming the more common form.

In the 15th century, there are records of an individual named Juan de Almenares, who served as a soldier under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to expel the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. Unfortunately, specific details about Juan's life and accomplishments are scarce.

The Almenares surname can also be traced to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago located off the northwestern coast of Africa. In the late 16th century, records show a family by the name of Almenares residing on the island of Tenerife, where they were involved in agriculture and trade.

One notable figure bearing the Almenares name was Father Miguel de Almenares, a Spanish Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. Born in Seville in 1624, Almenares joined the Jesuit order and spent much of his life as a missionary in South America, particularly in present-day Paraguay and Argentina. He is credited with establishing several missions and schools in the region, and his efforts played a significant role in the evangelization of indigenous populations.

Another individual of note was José Almenares y Osorio, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1752 in Cádiz, Almenares y Osorio served as the governor of the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo (present-day Dominican Republic) from 1790 to 1799. During his tenure, he oversaw the colony's defense against foreign threats and implemented reforms aimed at improving the local economy and infrastructure.

As the Almenares surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with the Almenares name residing in Cuba, Mexico, and various regions of South America, likely descendants of earlier Spanish settlers or immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almenares

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

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 Almenares 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.

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

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