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

Almos, 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 Almos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almos in America

Almos is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almos surname appeared 225 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 Almos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almos 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 Almos

The surname ALMOS is believed to have originated in Spain, particularly in the region of Catalonia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Catalan word "almos," which means "alms" or "charitable donation." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were involved in charitable activities or worked for religious institutions that provided alms to the poor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ALMOS can be found in the Catalan Revolts of the late 15th century, when a certain Pere ALMOS was mentioned in a document from 1472 as a participant in the uprising against King John II of Aragon. This historical reference indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Andreu ALMOS, born in 1523 in the town of Lleida, who was a renowned scholar and theologian. He authored several works on theological subjects and was highly regarded in academic circles of the time.

The surname ALMOS can also be traced to the small village of Almoines, located in the province of Valencia. It is possible that the name originated as a place name and was later adopted as a surname by families residing in or near that area.

One notable individual with the surname ALMOS was Joan ALMOS, a Catalan painter who lived from 1617 to 1677. He is known for his religious works, particularly altarpieces and church frescoes, which can still be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Catalonia.

Another prominent figure was Francesc ALMOS (1755-1832), a Catalan military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a significant role in the defense of Barcelona against the French invasion and was later awarded various honors for his service.

In the 19th century, Manel ALMOS (1823-1889) was a renowned Catalan writer and poet who contributed to the Renaixença, the cultural and literary renaissance movement in Catalonia. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting the Catalan language and culture during that period.

It is worth noting that while the surname ALMOS is predominantly found in Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, variations of the name, such as Almus or Almús, can also be found in other parts of Spain and Latin America, likely due to migration and the spread of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almos

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

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

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