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

Altares, 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 Altares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altares in America

Altares is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altares surname appeared 136 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 Altares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altares 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 Altares

The surname Altares has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "altare," which means "altar" or "high place." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near a prominent altar or chapel, or who worked in a religious setting.

One of the earliest documented references to the Altares surname can be found in the Catalan census records of the late 13th century. In these records, several individuals with variations of the name, such as Altares, Altars, and Altars, were listed as residents of various towns and villages in the region.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Altares family gained some prominence in the region. Notable individuals include Juan Altares, a merchant who lived in Barcelona in the late 14th century, and Pere Altares, a celebrated sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches in the city of Girona in the mid-15th century.

As the Spanish empire expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Altares surname spread to other parts of Spain and eventually to the Americas. One notable bearer of the name was Hernando Altares, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In the 18th century, the Altares family continued to hold a respected position in Catalonia. Francisco Altares, born in 1712, was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Barcelona. His son, Josep Altares, born in 1746, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city.

As the centuries progressed, the Altares surname spread further throughout Spain and beyond. In the 19th century, Antonio Altares, born in 1812, was a celebrated painter whose works are still exhibited in museums across Spain. Another notable figure was María Altares, born in 1865, a pioneering educator who founded several schools for girls in Madrid.

Throughout history, the Altares surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, from merchants and artisans to soldiers, lawyers, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Catalonia, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altares

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

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

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