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

Alvarado, 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 Alvarado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvarado in America

Alvarado is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvarado surname appeared 134 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 Alvarado.

The history of the last name Alvarado

The surname Avarado has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "avaro," meaning "miser" or "stingy," likely referring to an ancestor's reputation for frugality or miserly behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avarado can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document, dating back to the late 12th century, mentions a certain "Gonzalo Avarado" as a landowner in the region.

The Avarado surname is also linked to several place names in Spain, such as Avarado de Arriba and Avarado de Abajo, small villages in the province of Ávila. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, including Abarado and Abarado.

In the 14th century, the Avarado family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable figure from this period was Juan Avarado (c. 1320-1385), a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's governance.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals with the Avarado surname participated in the Spanish conquests of the Americas. One such individual was Pedro de Avarado (c. 1485-1541), a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico and later led expeditions to Guatemala and El Salvador.

Another prominent figure was Jerónimo de Avarado (c. 1550-1625), a Spanish soldier and explorer who served as the governor of the Philippines from 1616 to 1624. His tenure was marked by conflicts with the Dutch East India Company and efforts to establish Spanish control over the Maluku Islands.

In the realm of literature, the Avarado surname is associated with Miguel de Avarado y Suárez (c. 1590-1650), a Spanish playwright and poet known for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

While the Avarado surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, as a result of Spanish colonization and migration. However, its historical significance remains firmly tied to its Iberian origins and the notable individuals who carried this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvarado

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

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

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