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

Almendariz, 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 Almendariz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almendariz in America

Almendariz is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almendariz surname appeared 388 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 Almendariz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almendariz 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 Almendariz

The surname Almendariz has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. It is derived from the Basque words "almen" meaning "valley" and "iri" meaning "town," suggesting that the name originally referred to a person from a town located in a valley.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Almendariz can be found in the Becerro Antiguo de Leyre, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century that documents the genealogy and landholdings of noble families in Navarre. This manuscript includes references to individuals with the surname Almendariz, indicating that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 13th century, the name Almendariz appears in several historical documents related to the Kingdom of Navarre, including records of land transactions and legal proceedings. This further solidifies the name's deep roots in the Basque region during the medieval period.

The earliest known individual with the surname Almendariz was Juan de Almendariz, a prominent military leader who served under the King of Navarre in the 14th century. He was involved in several battles against the Kingdom of Castile and is mentioned in contemporary chronicles for his bravery and strategic abilities.

Another notable figure was María de Almendariz, a 16th-century noblewoman who played a significant role in the political and cultural life of Navarre. She was a patron of the arts and supported the construction of several religious buildings, including the Almendariz Chapel in the Cathedral of Pamplona.

In the 17th century, Diego de Almendariz was a renowned artist and sculptor who worked in the Baroque style. His most famous works include the altarpiece in the Church of San Cernin in Pamplona and several sculptures adorning churches throughout the Basque region.

During the 18th century, Ignacio de Almendariz was a prominent merchant and landowner who amassed a considerable fortune through his business endeavors. He was also a generous philanthropist and contributed to the construction of several schools and hospitals in his hometown.

In the 19th century, Josefa de Almendariz was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the Basque region and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women at a time when this was not widely accepted.

These examples illustrate the long and distinguished history of the Almendariz surname, which has been deeply rooted in the Basque region for centuries and has produced individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almendariz

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

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

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