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

Atayde, 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 Atayde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atayde in America

Atayde is the 34465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atayde surname appeared 657 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 Atayde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Atayde 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 Atayde

The surname Atayde has its origins in Portugal, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese place name "Ataíde," a small village located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, in the district of Castelo Branco.

The name Ataíde itself is thought to have its roots in the Latin phrase "ad talidam," meaning "at the marsh" or "near the swamp." This suggests that the village of Ataíde was originally situated in a marshy or swampy area, lending its name to the family that emerged from there.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Atayde can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a Portuguese manuscript dating back to the late 14th century. This document chronicles various noble families and their lineages, including the Atayde family.

In the 15th century, Álvaro Gonçalves de Atayde (c. 1390-1460) was a prominent figure, serving as a military commander and advisor to King Afonso V of Portugal. He played a significant role in the conquest of Ceuta in 1415 and was later appointed as the first Count of Atouguia.

Another notable bearer of the Atayde surname was Pedro de Atayde (c. 1492-1533), a Portuguese explorer and soldier. He accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic voyage around the world and was one of the few survivors who returned to Spain after the expedition.

In the 16th century, Luís de Atayde (c. 1516-1581) was a celebrated poet and playwright during the Portuguese Renaissance. His work was highly acclaimed, and he is considered one of the most important figures in Portuguese literature from that era.

During the 17th century, João de Atayde (c. 1595-1667) was a prominent military leader and served as the Governor of Portuguese India from 1657 to 1661. He played a crucial role in defending Portuguese territories in the region against the Dutch and the Marathas.

In the 18th century, José de Atayde (c. 1710-1775) was a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and constructing several important buildings and structures in Portugal, including the Aqueduct of Aguas Livres in Lisbon, a remarkable feat of engineering at the time.

While the surname Atayde has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to other regions and countries, particularly those with historical connections to Portuguese exploration and colonization. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the small village of Ataíde, where this influential family emerged and left its mark on Portuguese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atayde

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

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

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