2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Almuina
A surname derived from the Arabic term for a small fort or fortified manor house.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Almuina. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Almuina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Almuina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Almuina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Almuina
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Almuina
Among Census respondents with the surname Almuina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Almuina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Almuina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.8% · 113
- White2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Almuina
Almuina appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,742 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 3,742 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Almuina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #143,511 | 2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 118 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Almuina bearers went from 112 to 118 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 3,742 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #143,511.
FAQ
Almuina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Almuina?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Almuina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Almuina?
Almuina ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Almuina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Almuina.
Has Almuina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Almuina went from 112 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Almuina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Almuina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Almuina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Almuina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.8%), White (2.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Almuina (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Almuina mean?
A surname derived from the Arabic term for a small fort or fortified manor house. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Almuina (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Almuina?
See how many people are called Almuina on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.