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

Altidor, 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 Altidor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altidor in America

Altidor is the 23881st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altidor surname appeared 1,057 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 Altidor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altidor 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 Altidor

The surname Altidor has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from a combination of the Latin words "altus" meaning high or lofty, and "dor" which is a suffix indicating a person or place.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Altidor can be found in a Spanish manuscript from the 13th century, where it referred to a noble family residing in the region of Andalusia. This document suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for a person or place located on a high elevation.

During the 15th century, records indicate the presence of individuals bearing the name Altidor in the city of Seville, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Notable among them was Juan Altidor, a renowned artisan who specialized in intricate metal works, born in 1437 and died in 1502.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence in the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Altidor began to spread across different regions. In the late 16th century, a Portuguese navigator named Pedro Altidor embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the New World.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named María Altidor, born in 1723 and died in 1798, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts in the city of Madrid. She established several charitable institutions aimed at supporting underprivileged families and children.

Another notable individual was Javier Altidor, a Spanish military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1779 and died in 1842, he played a crucial role in the defense of Spain against the French invasion, earning him widespread respect and recognition.

Throughout its history, the surname Altidor has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Altidore, Altidoro, and Altidoor, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was present. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names, including the town of Altidor in the Spanish province of Cádiz, which may have contributed to the surname's origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altidor

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

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

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