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

Alvaran, 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 Alvaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvaran in America

Alvaran is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvaran surname appeared 198 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 Alvaran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alvaran 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 Alvaran

The surname Alvaran originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "al-varan," which means "the rabbit." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who either hunted rabbits or lived in an area known for its rabbit population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alvaran can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions a location called "El Varan," which could potentially be the place of origin for the surname.

During the 15th century, the name Alvaran appeared in several historical documents, such as the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a record of land distribution in the city of Seville following its reconquest from the Moors. This document lists several individuals with the surname Alvaran, indicating that the name had already established itself in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Alvaran was Juan de Alvaran, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. Juan de Alvaran played a significant role in the conquest and was granted land and titles for his services.

Another prominent individual with the surname Alvaran was Beatriz Alvaran, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet. Beatriz Alvaran's works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during her lifetime and contributed to the literary culture of the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Ignacio Alvaran was known for his philanthropic efforts in the city of Seville. He donated a substantial portion of his fortune to construct a hospital and a school for underprivileged children, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

During the 19th century, a military officer named Miguel Alvaran gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Peninsular War against the French invasion. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his service to the Spanish crown.

While the surname Alvaran is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has maintained its presence throughout history, with individuals bearing the name making notable contributions in various fields, from exploration and conquest to literature and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvaran

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

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

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