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

Alvarracín, 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 Alvarracín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvarracín in America

Alvarracín is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvarracín surname appeared 114 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 Alvarracín.

The history of the last name Alvarracín

The surname Alvarracin has its origins in Spain, specifically in the city of Albarracín, located in the province of Teruel in the autonomous community of Aragon. The name is believed to have emerged in the 12th or 13th century during the Reconquista, the period when Christian forces were reclaiming territories from Moorish rule.

The name Alvarracin is derived from the Arabic word "Al-Burraqin," which translates to "the small fortress" or "the small castle." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or had some connection with a small fortified structure or settlement in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alvarracin can be found in a document from the year 1244, which mentions a certain Pedro Alvarracin, a resident of the city of Albarracín. This document is part of the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, providing historical evidence of the name's existence during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Alvarracin was a prominent scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Cuenca from 1464 to 1476. His contributions to the religious and intellectual spheres of his time are well-documented.

Another individual worth mentioning is Alonso de Alvarracin, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He was born in Albarracín around 1490 and played a role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

In the realm of literature, the surname Alvarracin is associated with Miguel de Alvarracin, a 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright who was born in Albarracín in 1615. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime and reflected the cultural and literary trends of the Spanish Golden Age.

Lastly, it is worth noting that the surname Alvarracin has also been found in historical records from other regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Catalonia, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or settled in different parts of the country over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvarracín

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

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

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