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

Altamiranda, 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 Altamiranda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altamiranda in America

Altamiranda is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altamiranda surname appeared 108 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 Altamiranda.

The history of the last name Altamiranda

The surname Altamiranda is of Spanish origin and dates back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where the name was first recorded. The name is derived from the Spanish words "alta" meaning "high" and "miranda" meaning "view" or "lookout." It is thought to have been a topographic surname given to those who lived in elevated areas with scenic vistas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Altamiranda can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a merchant by the name of Rodrigo Altamiranda is mentioned in a document from 1518. Another early reference is found in the records of the Inquisition in Cordoba, where a certain Juan Altamiranda was tried for heresy in 1532.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Altamiranda family was particularly prominent in the town of Almendralejo, in the province of Badajoz. Here, the name is associated with several landowners and local officials, including Alonso Altamiranda, who served as the town's mayor in 1612.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Altamiranda family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Francisco Altamiranda, a pioneer settler who established a hacienda in the region of Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1743.

Among the more famous individuals with the surname Altamiranda was Manuel Altamiranda y Crevea (1784-1859), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French. He later served as the Governor of the Canary Islands from 1836 to 1841.

Another notable figure was Juana Altamiranda (1822-1897), a renowned Spanish painter and portraitist who studied under the renowned artist Federico de Madrazo. Her works are featured in several museums across Spain.

In the 20th century, José Altamiranda (1902-1978) was a prominent Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Banco Exterior de España and the Palacio de Deportes.

Overall, the surname Altamiranda has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, from business and politics to the arts and military.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altamiranda

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

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

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