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

Avalos, 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 Avalos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avalos in America

Avalos is the 940th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avalos surname appeared 36,922 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 13 people would have the surname Avalos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avalos 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 Avalos

The surname Avalos has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish place name "Ávalos," which is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha region. The name itself is thought to have evolved from the Latin word "abalus," meaning "hazel tree" or "hazelnut."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Avalos surname can be found in the 14th century. In 1349, a nobleman named Ruy López de Ávalos was mentioned in historical documents as the Lord of Avalos and a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This suggests that the Avalos family held a significant position in Spanish nobility during that time.

The Avalos surname gained further prominence in the 15th century with the rise of the powerful Avalos family of Naples, Italy. This branch of the family originated from Spain but established themselves as influential nobles in the Kingdom of Naples. Notably, Innico d'Avalos, who lived from 1536 to 1600, was a renowned Spanish military commander and diplomat who served under Philip II of Spain.

In the 16th century, the Avalos name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across Europe. One notable example is Fernando Francisco de Ávalos y Aquino, Marquis of Pescara, who was a Spanish nobleman and military leader born in 1489. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and was celebrated for his military victories against the French.

Another prominent figure with the Avalos surname was Alfonso d'Avalos, Marquis del Vasto, born in 1502. He was a Spanish military commander and governor who served under Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and played a crucial role in the Italian Wars and the conquest of Tunis.

In the 17th century, the Avalos family continued to hold significant power and influence in Spain and Italy. Juan de Avalos y Mendoza, born in 1622, was a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Viceroy of Sardinia from 1672 to 1675.

Throughout history, the Avalos surname has been associated with nobility, military prowess, and political influence, particularly in Spain and Italy. While the name's origins can be traced back to a small municipality in Spain, the Avalos family left a lasting impact on European history through their accomplishments and contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avalos

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

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

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