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

Almendra, 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 Almendra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almendra in America

Almendra is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almendra surname appeared 131 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 Almendra.

The history of the last name Almendra

The surname ALMENDRA has its origins in the Spanish language, deriving from the word "almendra," which means "almond" in English. This name likely originated in Spain during the medieval period, potentially in regions where almond cultivation was prevalent.

The name ALMENDRA may have been initially bestowed upon individuals associated with the cultivation, trade, or consumption of almonds. It is also possible that the name originated as a descriptive nickname, referring to someone with almond-shaped eyes or a physical resemblance to the almond nut.

Historical records from the 13th century mention individuals bearing the surname ALMENDRA in the region of Valencia, Spain. One of the earliest known references is found in a land registry from the year 1287, which lists a certain Diego ALMENDRA as a landowner in the town of Alzira.

In the 15th century, the ALMENDRA name appears in various municipal records from the city of Córdoba, Andalusia. Notable individuals from this period include Fernán ALMENDRA, a respected artisan and member of the local guild of potters, who lived between 1420 and 1492.

During the 16th century, the ALMENDRA surname spread to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Juan ALMENDRA, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s. Juan ALMENDRA later settled in the region of Puebla, where he established a successful hacienda.

In the 17th century, the ALMENDRA name gained prominence in the arts, with the renowned painter Diego ALMENDRA (1602-1673) from Seville, whose works adorned several churches and monasteries in Andalusia.

Another notable figure was María ALMENDRA (1657-1721), a celebrated poet and playwright from Madrid, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and societal critique. Her play "La Virtud Triunfante" (The Triumphant Virtue) was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the ALMENDRA surname gained recognition in the field of politics and law. Joaquín ALMENDRA (1815-1887) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Málaga, who served as a member of the Spanish parliament and played a significant role in shaping legal reforms during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

While the ALMENDRA surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Spanish emigrants and their descendants. Today, the name can be found in countries with significant Spanish-speaking populations, such as Mexico, Argentina, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almendra

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

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

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