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

Alvera, 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 Alvera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvera in America

Alvera is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvera surname appeared 170 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 Alvera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alvera 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 Alvera

The surname Alvera is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, derived from the Spanish word "alvera," which means "threshing floor" or "barn." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in agriculture or owned land where crops were processed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Alvera surname appears in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document compiled in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document listed individuals and families, including those bearing the Alvera name, who were obligated to pay taxes or render services to the crown.

In the 15th century, records indicate that a prominent figure named Juan Alvera was a respected landowner and agriculturalist in the village of Villarrubia de los Ojos, located in the province of Ciudad Real. He was known for his innovative farming techniques and played a significant role in the local community.

During the 16th century, the Alvera family expanded their influence, with several members holding positions of authority in various regions of Spain. One notable individual was Pedro Alvera, who served as a magistrate in the city of Seville from 1543 to 1561. His fair and impartial rulings earned him a reputation for upholding justice.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Alvera family settled in the Americas, establishing themselves in the Spanish colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Diego Alvera, who arrived in Mexico in 1628 and became a successful merchant and landowner in the region of Puebla.

Another notable figure was María Alvera, a Spanish noblewoman born in 1671 in Seville. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of educational institutions, founding several schools for underprivileged children in the city.

As the Alvera surname spread across Spain and its colonies, it underwent various spelling variations, including Alvera, Alvarez, and Alvares. However, the core meaning and origins remained rooted in the agricultural heritage of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvera

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

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

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