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

Alor, 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 Alor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alor in America

Alor is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alor surname appeared 190 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 Alor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alor 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 Alor

The surname Alor has its origins in Spain, originating in the northern region of Catalonia during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "alor," which means "winged" or "with wings." This name likely referred to a family crest or coat of arms featuring wings or a bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alor can be found in the 13th century Catalan manuscript "Llibre Verd de Barcelona," which mentions a nobleman named Pere Alor who held land in the village of Alcover. This suggests that the name may have also been associated with a place name or geographic location.

During the 15th century, the Alor family gained prominence in the city of Barcelona, with several members holding prominent positions in the local government and merchant guilds. One notable figure from this period was Joan Alor (1420-1489), who served as a city councilor and was involved in trade with the Mediterranean region.

As the Spanish Empire expanded into the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, some individuals bearing the surname Alor accompanied the explorers and colonists. In 1534, a soldier named Alonso Alor was among the first Spaniards to arrive in present-day Mexico City, and his descendants established themselves in various regions of New Spain.

Another noteworthy person with the surname Alor was Jaume Alor (1628-1707), a Catalan scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy and was influential in the intellectual circles of his time.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Alor family settled in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. One of the most famous individuals from this lineage was Mariano Alor (1823-1897), a prominent lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.

Throughout its history, the surname Alor has maintained its connection to its Spanish and Catalan roots, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alor

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

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

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