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

Almonte, 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 Almonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almonte in America

Almonte is the 2958th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almonte surname appeared 12,128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Almonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almonte 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 Almonte

The surname Almonte has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the town of Almonte, situated in the province of Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. The name itself is derived from the Arabic words "al-munt," meaning "the hill" or "the mountain."

Almonte was likely adopted as a surname by individuals who hailed from or had some connection to the town of the same name. As was common practice during the Middle Ages, people would adopt surnames based on their place of origin, occupation, or distinguishing physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Almonte can be found in the "Libro de repartimiento de Sevilla," a register of land distribution in Seville following the Christian reconquest of the city in 1248. This document mentions individuals bearing the surname Almonte, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Almonte. One such individual was Juan Nepomuceno Almonte (1803-1869), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War and Navy during the Mexican-American War. He played a crucial role in the defense of Mexico City against the American forces.

Another prominent individual was Mariano Almonte (1796-1853), a Mexican general and politician who served as the Minister of War and Navy during the Mexican-American War. He was also a close confidant of Antonio López de Santa Anna, the Mexican president during that time.

In the realm of literature, María Francisca de Almonte (1783-1848) was a Spanish writer and poet known for her contributions to the Romantic movement in Spain. Her works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary landscape of her era.

Juan Almonte (1844-1899) was a Mexican military officer and diplomat who served as the Mexican ambassador to the United States in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in negotiating the Gadsden Purchase, a land acquisition by the United States from Mexico in 1853.

Miguel Almonte (1844-1917) was a Dominican military officer and politician who served as the President of the Dominican Republic from 1903 to 1904. He played a crucial role in the country's political landscape during a period of instability and transition.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the surname Almonte, highlighting its widespread presence and significance across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almonte

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

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

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