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

Almonacid, 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 Almonacid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almonacid in America

Almonacid is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almonacid surname appeared 144 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 Almonacid.

The history of the last name Almonacid

The surname Almonacid has its origins in Spain. It is derived from the Spanish place name "Almonacid de la Sierra," which is located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon. The name is believed to have originated in the 12th century and is derived from the Arabic words "al-munawwad," meaning "the fortified place," and "al-qaid," meaning "the leader."

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Almonacid dates back to the late 15th century in Aragon. In 1492, a document mentions a certain Juan de Almonacid, who was a soldier in the Spanish army during the Reconquista. Another early reference is found in the records of the Inquisition, where a certain Pedro Almonacid was listed as a converso, or a converted Jew, in 1506.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Almonacid was Fray Pedro de Almonacid (1560-1628), a Franciscan friar and missionary who traveled to the Philippines in 1587. He is credited with establishing several missions and converting many indigenous people to Catholicism. Another prominent figure was Juan Almonacid y Cuenca (1618-1696), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, Mariano Almonacid (1802-1872) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Cortes, the Spanish parliament. He was also a prominent figure in the Liberal Party and played a significant role in the development of Spain's legal system.

Toward the end of the 19th century, Emilio Almonacid (1875-1942) was a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from everyday life in Spain. His paintings are considered an important part of the Spanish Realist movement.

Another notable figure with the surname Almonacid is Javier Almonacid (born 1960), a contemporary Spanish writer and journalist. He has written several novels and non-fiction works, including books on history and travel.

While the surname Almonacid is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including religion, politics, art, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almonacid

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

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

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