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

Alpuerto, 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 Alpuerto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alpuerto in America

Alpuerto is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alpuerto surname appeared 122 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 Alpuerto.

The history of the last name Alpuerto

The surname Alpuerto has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Asturias. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 9th and 11th centuries. The name is derived from the Spanish words "al" meaning "the" and "puerto" meaning "mountain pass" or "harbor."

One possible explanation for the origin of the name is that it was initially given to individuals who lived near a prominent mountain pass or harbor, serving as a descriptive identifier. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname given to those responsible for maintaining or guarding such locations.

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the name Alpuerto in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, some of the earliest documented instances can be found in Spanish parish records and census data from the 15th and 16th centuries. The name appears to have been concentrated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias and neighboring provinces.

One notable individual bearing the Alpuerto surname was Juan Alpuerto, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Records indicate that he participated in several battles against the Aztecs and was later granted land in the newly established Spanish territories.

Another prominent figure was Catalina Alpuerto, a 17th-century poet and writer from Santander, Spain. Her works, though not widely known today, were celebrated in literary circles of her time and praised for their lyrical quality and emotional depth.

In the 18th century, there was a man named Rodrigo Alpuerto who gained fame as a skilled architect. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the region of Galicia, known for their ornate baroque style and intricate stone carvings.

During the 19th century, a notable Alpuerto was Manuel Alpuerto, a military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts that took place in Spain between 1833 and 1876. He achieved the rank of colonel and was awarded various honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Finally, in the early 20th century, a painter named Isabel Alpuerto gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works depicting the landscapes and rural life of her native Asturias. Her art was showcased in several exhibitions in Madrid and Barcelona, and she is celebrated as one of the most talented artists from that region during that period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alpuerto

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

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

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