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

Alvarez Alvarez, 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 Alvarez Alvarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvarez Alvarez in America

Alvarez Alvarez is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvarez Alvarez surname appeared 117 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 Alvarez Alvarez.

The history of the last name Alvarez Alvarez

The surname ALVAREZALVAREZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Álvaro, which itself comes from the Germanic name Alvaro or Alvar, meaning "elf warrior" or "elf army."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulario de San Vicente de Oviedo, a 13th-century manuscript that mentions an individual named Alvaro Petriz. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in the northern region of Spain.

The name ALVAREZALVAREZ is thought to have originated in the areas of Asturias and Galicia, where it was particularly prevalent. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname during the 11th or 12th century, as the practice of using hereditary surnames became more widespread in Spain.

In the 14th century, records show that the name was also present in the region of León, with mentions of individuals such as Pedro Álvarez de Osorio, who was a prominent nobleman and military leader during the reign of King Alfonso XI (1311-1350).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname ALVAREZALVAREZ. One of the earliest was Pedro Álvarez de Toledo (1484-1553), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served as Viceroy of Naples and played a significant role in the Italian Wars.

Another prominent figure was Diego Álvarez de Paz (1520-1595), a Spanish jurist and author who wrote extensively on legal matters and served as a judge in various courts, including the Royal Chancellery of Granada.

In the realm of literature, Juan Álvarez Gato (1456-1510) was a Spanish poet and writer who became known for his satirical and moral works during the Renaissance period.

The surname also has a connection to the exploration and conquest of the Americas, with individuals such as Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of present-day Guatemala and parts of Mexico.

Lastly, a more recent figure was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo (1635-1713), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served as the Viceroy of Peru and played a crucial role in defending Spanish interests in South America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvarez Alvarez

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

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

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