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

Alviter, 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 Alviter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alviter in America

Alviter is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alviter surname appeared 227 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 Alviter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alviter 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 Alviter

The surname ALVITER is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain, where it was likely derived from the Arabic word "al-batir," meaning "the warrior" or "the valiant one."

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Alviter" or "Albiter," reflecting the Arabic influence in the region. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries, such as municipal records and property deeds from cities like Seville and Cordoba.

During the Reconquista, a period spanning several centuries when Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territories from the Moors, the ALVITER name may have been associated with individuals who distinguished themselves in military campaigns or battles against the Muslim rulers. This could explain the name's connection to the concept of bravery and valor.

One notable figure bearing the ALVITER surname was Don Rodrigo Alviter, a renowned knight who fought alongside King Ferdinand III of Castile during the conquest of Cordoba in 1236. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield were celebrated in chronicles of the time.

In the 15th century, records show a Juan Alviter who was a prominent merchant in the city of Seville, engaged in trade with the Americas and other parts of the Spanish Empire. His success and influence in the region's commercial activities suggest that the name had also taken root among the urban elite.

Another notable ALVITER was Doña Isabel Alviter, a philanthropist and patron of the arts in Granada during the 16th century. She commissioned several works of art and architecture, including a chapel in the Monastery of San Jerónimo, which bears her family's coat of arms.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the ALVITER name spread to various colonies and territories, further diversifying its geographic distribution. By the 17th and 18th centuries, individuals bearing this surname could be found in regions as far-flung as Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alviter

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

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

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