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

Alvidrez, 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 Alvidrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvidrez in America

Alvidrez is the 11886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvidrez surname appeared 2,634 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Alvidrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alvidrez 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 Alvidrez

The surname Alvidrez is of Spanish origin, originating from the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish personal name Alvaro, which has roots in the Germanic name Alvar, meaning "elf warrior" or "elf ruler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alvidrez can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Extremadura, Spain. In historical documents from that era, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Alvidres and Alvidrez.

The surname Alvidrez is thought to have originated as a patronymic name, meaning it was initially formed by adding the suffix "-ez" to the given name Alvaro. This practice was common in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions, where surnames were often derived from a father's or ancestor's first name.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, as the Spanish Empire expanded its territories across the Americas, individuals bearing the surname Alvidrez likely accompanied the conquistadors and settlers who ventured to the New World. Historical records from this period may contain references to individuals with this surname participating in the colonization efforts or establishing new settlements.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Alvidrez throughout history is Juan Alvidrez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his involvement in expeditions to the Pacific coast of Mexico and his contributions to mapping and charting the region.

Another prominent figure was María Alvidrez, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and her support for educational and religious institutions in her hometown.

In the 18th century, Pedro Alvidrez gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in various Spanish colonies.

During the 19th century, José Alvidrez made his mark as a renowned writer and poet. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him acclaim throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Alejandro Alvidrez was a prominent political figure and advocate for social justice. He played a significant role in championing the rights of marginalized communities and worked tirelessly to promote equality and fair representation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvidrez

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

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

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