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

Ampudia, 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 Ampudia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ampudia in America

Ampudia is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ampudia surname appeared 239 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 Ampudia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ampudia 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 Ampudia

The surname Ampudia originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Castile and León. It is derived from the toponym Ampudia, a municipality located in the province of Palencia. The name Ampudia likely has its roots in the Latin word "amputare," meaning "to prune" or "to cut off," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or viticultural activities in the area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Ampudia can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document from the 14th century that recorded information about landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. This document includes references to individuals with the surname Ampudia, indicating their presence in the area during that time period.

In the 15th century, the Ampudia family gained prominence in the region, with members holding important positions and owning significant landholdings. One notable figure was Diego de Ampudia, a knight who participated in the conquest of Granada in 1492 under the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.

During the 16th century, Juan de Ampudia, a distinguished military commander, served under Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and participated in the Italian Wars. He was awarded various honors and titles for his service, including the Lordship of Ampudia.

In the 17th century, Bartolomé de Ampudia, a cleric and scholar, gained recognition for his contributions to theology and his work as a professor at the University of Salamanca. He authored several theological treatises and was highly regarded in academic circles.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ampudia surname continued to be present in various regions of Spain, with individuals from this family holding positions in the clergy, military, and local governance. For example, Francisco de Ampudia y Valdés served as the Bishop of Málaga in the late 18th century, while Jerónimo de Ampudia y Sesse was a renowned military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French in the early 19th century.

As the Ampudia family expanded and members migrated to different parts of Spain and beyond, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Ampudia, Ampudía, and Ampudias. However, the core meaning and origin remained firmly rooted in the municipality of Ampudia in the province of Palencia, Castile and León.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ampudia

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

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

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