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

Amarilla, 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 Amarilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amarilla in America

Amarilla is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amarilla surname appeared 143 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 Amarilla.

The history of the last name Amarilla

The surname Amarilla has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "amarillo," which means "yellow" in English. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, likely referring to a person's physical appearance or perhaps a location associated with the color yellow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Amarilla can be found in the Archives of Aragon, where a document from 1234 mentions a certain "Pedro de Amarilla." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region during the 13th century. Additionally, the town of Amarilla de Burguillos in the province of Badajoz, Spain, may have contributed to the prevalence of the surname in that area.

In the 16th century, the surname Amarilla appeared in various historical records, including the Inquisition records of Spain. One notable individual from this period was Juan de Amarilla, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

During the 17th century, the Amarilla surname spread beyond Spain as a result of Spanish colonization and migration. In the New World, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the baptismal records of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where a child named María Amarilla was baptized in 1674.

Other historical figures bearing the surname Amarilla include:

1. Ambrosio de Amarilla (1612-1685), a Spanish painter known for his religious works in Seville.
2. Catalina Amarilla (1728-1802), a Spanish philanthropist who founded an orphanage in Madrid.
3. Francisco Amarilla (1770-1834), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.
4. Josefa Amarilla (1801-1878), a renowned Spanish opera singer who performed across Europe in the 19th century.
5. Pedro Amarilla (1857-1925), a Venezuelan politician and diplomat who served as his country's ambassador to several nations.

While the surname Amarilla has retained its Spanish roots, it has also spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its rich historical legacy and the diverse cultures that have embraced it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amarilla

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

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

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