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

Almendarez, 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 Almendarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almendarez in America

Almendarez is the 7531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almendarez surname appeared 4,415 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Almendarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almendarez 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 Almendarez

The surname Almendarez is of Spanish origin, believed to have emerged in the region of Andalusia during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "almendro," meaning "almond tree," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with almond cultivation or lived near almond groves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almendarez can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property among the settlers of the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as Pero Almendarez and Juan Almendarez.

During the 15th century, the Almendarez family held prominent positions in the Kingdom of Aragon, with notable members including Juan Almendarez de Aguilar (1420-1492), a renowned military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon. His son, Pedro Almendarez de Aguilar (1460-1528), followed in his footsteps and became a celebrated knight and courtier.

In the 16th century, the name Almendarez gained recognition in the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and colonists brought it to the New World. One notable figure was Diego de Almendarez (1510-1582), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led expeditions to present-day Honduras and founded the city of Gracias a Dios in 1536.

Another prominent individual was Hernán Almendarez de Toledo (1545-1611), a Spanish-born explorer and adventurer who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the Philippines. He served as the governor of the Spanish East Indies from 1596 to 1602, and his legacy is celebrated in the city of Almendras, which was named after him.

In the realm of literature, the name Almendarez is associated with the Spanish poet and playwright Lope de Almendarez (1580-1644), whose works were influential during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His most famous play, "El Caballero de Olmedo," is considered a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance theater.

While the name Almendarez has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various regions of the world, particularly Latin America, through Spanish colonization and immigration. However, its earliest origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almendarez

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

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

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