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

Almuiña, 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 Almuiña surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almuiña in America

Almuiña is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almuiña surname appeared 112 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 Almuiña.

The history of the last name Almuiña

The surname ALMUINA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-munna," meaning "the wish" or "the desire." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was greatly desired or longed for.

During the Moorish occupation of Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century, many Arabic names and words were adopted and adapted into the Spanish language. ALMUINA is likely one such example, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influence of the Moors on the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALMUINA surname can be found in the "Libro del Repartimiento," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property after the Christian conquest of Valencia. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the early settlers or landowners in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Almuina was a prominent physician and philosopher in the court of King Juan II of Aragon. He authored several treatises on medicine and was highly regarded for his knowledge and expertise.

Another notable bearer of the ALMUINA surname was Pedro de Almuina, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He participated in various expeditions to the New World and is credited with contributing to the mapping and exploration of the Caribbean and parts of South America.

During the 17th century, a wealthy landowner and businessman named Diego Almuina played a significant role in the development of the city of Seville. He financed the construction of several public buildings and was a patron of the arts, supporting local artists and architects.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Antonio Almuina served in the Spanish army and participated in various campaigns against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was eventually awarded the title of Marquis for his distinguished service.

Another notable figure was María Almuina, a 19th-century Spanish writer and poet. She was part of the Romantic movement in Spain and published several collections of poetry that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and patriotism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almuiña

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

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

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