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

Attard, 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 Attard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attard in America

Attard is the 27392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attard surname appeared 881 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 Attard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Attard 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 Attard

The surname Attard originated from the Mediterranean island of Malta, and it has its roots in the Arabic language. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages when Malta was under Arab rule between the 9th and 11th centuries. The name is derived from the Arabic word "attari," which translates to "perfumer" or "spice merchant," indicating that the original bearers of this surname were likely involved in the trade of spices, perfumes, or other aromatic goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Attard can be found in the "Militia Muster Rolls" of 1419-1420, which were administrative records kept during the time of the Aragonese rule over Malta. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Attara," "Attar," and "Attard," reflecting the linguistic influences of different ruling powers on the island.

During the 16th century, when Malta came under the control of the Knights of St. John, the Attard surname gained prominence. The village of Attard, located in the central region of Malta, was named after a prominent family bearing this surname. The village's name is first mentioned in official records dating back to 1529.

One of the notable individuals with the surname Attard was Nicolo Attard, a Maltese architect who lived between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Malta, including the Sacra Infermeria (the Holy Infirmary) within the city of Valletta, which was completed in 1574.

Another significant figure was Antonio Attard, a Maltese artist and sculptor who lived from 1667 to 1731. He is renowned for his contributions to the Baroque style of art, and his works can be found in numerous churches and palaces across Malta.

In the 19th century, Antonio Attard Palombo (1836-1905) was a prominent Maltese writer and journalist. He played a crucial role in the development of Maltese literature and was a strong advocate for the preservation of the Maltese language and culture.

More recently, Lino Attard (1900-1982) was a Maltese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malta from 1976 to 1981. He was instrumental in leading Malta to independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and played a significant role in shaping the country's post-independence policies.

Throughout history, the surname Attard has also been found in various regions outside of Malta, particularly in countries with historical ties to the island, such as Italy and France. However, its origins and most prominent bearers can be traced back to the island of Malta and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attard

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

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

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