Almonor last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Almonor

A variant spelling of the Spanish surname Almoner, denoting a purser or distributer of alms.

Almonor, 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 Almonor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almonor in America

Almonor is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almonor surname appeared 378 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 Almonor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almonor 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 54530 64572 -16.86%
Count 378 288 27.03%
Proportion per 100k 0.13 0.11 16.67%

The history of the last name Almonor

The surname ALMONOR has its origins tracing back to the region of Normandy in northern France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "alme" meaning "soul" and "nor" meaning "from the north," suggesting a connection to the northern reaches of the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ALMONOR can be found in the Domesday Book, a renowned medieval manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This reference suggests the presence of individuals bearing this surname in Normandy during the 11th century.

As the name spread throughout Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Almonnor, Almonour, and Almonnour. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Notable individuals bearing the surname ALMONOR throughout history include:

  1. Renaud ALMONOR (c. 1230-1295), a prominent landowner and knight from the village of Aumônerie in Normandy.
  2. Isabelle ALMONOR (1375-1441), a renowned scribe and calligrapher from the city of Rouen, known for her intricate illuminated manuscripts.
  3. Guillaume ALMONOR (1520-1582), a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World in the 16th century.
  4. Marie ALMONOR (1610-1679), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in Paris.
  5. Jean-Baptiste ALMONOR (1725-1803), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Normandy, including the Château de Beaumesnil.

Over time, the surname ALMONOR also became associated with certain place names, such as Aumônerie-sur-Seine and Aumônerie-la-Vallée, both located in the Normandy region of France. These place names may have influenced the surname's evolution and helped establish its regional ties.

While the ALMONOR surname has its roots in medieval Normandy, it has since spread across various parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almonor

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

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 Almonor was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Black Only 95.77% 362
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 1.32% 5
Hispanic Origin 2.65% 10

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 Almonor has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White (S)% (S)% (S)%
Black 95.77% 82.29% 15.14%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races 1.32% 13.89% -165.29%
Hispanic 2.65% 3.47% -26.80%

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

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