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

Altis, 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 Altis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altis in America

Altis is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altis surname appeared 332 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 Altis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altis 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 Altis

The surname ALTIS has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese word "alto," which means "high" or "tall," possibly referring to a person of tall stature or someone who lived in a high or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALTIS can be found in the baptismal records of the Sé Cathedral in Lisbon, where a child named João Altis was baptized in 1587. This suggests that the name was already in use among Portuguese families during the late 16th century.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name ALTIS appears in various historical documents and records from different regions of Portugal. For instance, in 1692, a man named Manuel Altis was listed as a landowner in the village of Alvito, located in the Alentejo region.

Interestingly, the name ALTIS has also been associated with certain place names in Portugal. One example is the town of Altos Vedros, located in the district of Setúbal, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname ALTIS throughout history, one can mention João Altis (1623-1697), a renowned Portuguese architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in Lisbon and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent figure was Maria Altis (1785-1862), a celebrated soprano who performed in the leading opera houses of Europe during the early 19th century. Her exceptional vocal talents earned her widespread acclaim and recognition in her time.

In the realm of literature, Pedro Altis (1901-1978) stands out as a renowned Portuguese poet and writer, known for his lyrical verses and contributions to the modernist movement in Portuguese literature.

Additionally, the name ALTIS has been associated with notable figures in other fields, such as José Altis (1917-1995), a respected physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that the surname ALTIS has also been found in historical records from other parts of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain, where variations like Altiz or Altís have been documented. This suggests that the name may have spread beyond the borders of Portugal over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altis

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

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

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