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

Alvelo, 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 Alvelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvelo in America

Alvelo is the 33343rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvelo surname appeared 685 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 Alvelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alvelo 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 Alvelo

The surname Alvelo is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Portugal or Spain, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "alveus," meaning a trough or channel, potentially referring to a geographical feature or a place name associated with water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th-century Galician-Portuguese manuscript "Cantigas de Santa Maria," which includes a reference to an individual named Alvelo. This suggests that the name was already in use in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, historical records mention a nobleman named Pedro Alvelo, who held lands and properties in the northern regions of Portugal. His descendants likely continued to use the surname, contributing to its spread and establishment in the country.

During the age of exploration, several individuals bearing the surname Alvelo were involved in maritime voyages and expeditions. One notable figure was João Alvelo, a Portuguese navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation of the globe in the early 16th century.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sebastião Alvelo, a 17th-century Portuguese military officer who served in the Portuguese Restoration War against Spain. He played a significant role in the defense of the city of Évora during the conflict.

In the 18th century, records show a Spanish artist named Francisco Alvelo, who was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes in various churches and monasteries across Spain.

As the centuries passed, the Alvelo surname continued to spread and evolve, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. Some variations include Alvello, Alvelo, and Alvelo, reflecting the influence of local dialects and linguistic changes.

It is worth noting that while the surname Alvelo is more commonly associated with Portugal and Spain, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage with individuals from other countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvelo

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

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

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