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

Almengor, 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 Almengor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almengor in America

Almengor is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almengor surname appeared 299 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 Almengor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almengor 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 Almengor

The surname Almengor is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic words "al-manqur," which translate to "the carved" or "the sculpted." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in artistic endeavors, particularly sculpting or carving.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almengor can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Almengor, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the 14th century, the Almengor family appears to have been prominent in the city of Córdoba, where they held positions of influence and were involved in local governance. Historical records from this period, such as municipal archives and chronicles, mention several members of the Almengor family, including Juan Almengor, who served as a city councilor in the mid-1300s.

In the 15th century, the name Almengor can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, suggesting that some individuals with this surname may have been targeted or investigated during this tumultuous period of religious persecution. One notable figure from this time was Isabel Almengor, who was accused of practicing Jewish rituals in secret and was brought before the Inquisition in 1492.

As the centuries passed, the Almengor surname spread beyond its origins in Andalusia and can be found in various regions of Spain, as well as in other parts of the Spanish-speaking world. In the 16th century, Pedro Almengor, a renowned navigator and explorer, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas and is credited with charting several coastal areas of present-day Mexico.

Another notable figure bearing the Almengor surname was María Almengor, a celebrated artist and sculptor who lived in Seville during the 17th century. Her intricate carvings and sculptures adorned numerous churches and public buildings in the city, earning her widespread recognition and patronage from the nobility and clergy.

It is important to note that while the surname Almengor has its roots in Spain, it has since been carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures, reflecting the global migration and spread of people throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almengor

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

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

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