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

Atendido, 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 Atendido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atendido in America

Atendido is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atendido surname appeared 131 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 Atendido.

The history of the last name Atendido

The surname "ATENDIDO" is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Portugal or Spain, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Portuguese or Spanish verb "atender," meaning "to attend" or "to take care of." The name likely referred to someone who was a caretaker, attendant, or servant.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname ATENDIDO can be found in the Livro Velho de Linhagens, a Portuguese genealogical manuscript from the 13th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name ATENDIDO, suggesting it was already in use during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent Portuguese family named ATENDIDO who resided in the city of Évora. João ATENDIDO (1420-1498) was a notable member of this family, serving as a court official and ambassador for King Afonso V.

During the Age of Exploration, the ATENDIDO surname likely spread to various parts of the Portuguese Empire, including Brazil and other Portuguese colonies. Fernão ATENDIDO (1510-1578) was a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world.

In Spain, the surname ATENDIDO can be traced back to the region of Galicia, where it was often spelled as "ATENDIDO." One notable individual was Rodrigo ATENDIDO (1625-1691), a Galician scholar and writer who authored several works on history and literature.

Another notable bearer of the ATENDIDO surname was Antonia ATENDIDO (1790-1862), a Spanish philanthropist and social reformer from Seville. She founded several charitable organizations and orphanages, dedicating her life to helping the underprivileged.

As the centuries passed, the ATENDIDO surname spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Spanish and Portuguese exploration and colonization. Today, it can be found in various countries with historical ties to the Iberian Peninsula, such as Latin America, the Philippines, and parts of Africa and Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atendido

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

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

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