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

Avellana, 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 Avellana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avellana in America

Avellana is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avellana surname appeared 120 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 Avellana.

The history of the last name Avellana

The surname AVELLANA is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "avellana," which means hazelnut, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near hazelnut trees or worked with hazelnuts.

In the early 16th century, the name AVELLANA appeared in several historical records in the region of Catalonia, Spain. One notable mention is found in the municipal archives of the city of Barcelona, where a certain Juan AVELLANA is listed as a merchant and landowner in 1518.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Avellaner," which was likely the original form before it evolved into the modern spelling of AVELLANA. This older spelling is closely related to the Catalan word "avellanera," meaning hazelnut tree.

While the name AVELLANA is primarily associated with Spain, it also has roots in other regions, such as Italy, where a similar surname "Avellano" can be found. This Italian variation likely shares the same linguistic origins, referring to the hazelnut tree or its cultivation.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname AVELLANA. One of the earliest recorded figures was Pedro AVELLANA (1460-1525), a Spanish philosopher and theologian who lived during the Renaissance period. Another notable bearer of this name was Juana AVELLANA (1550-1610), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts.

In the 19th century, Manuel AVELLANA (1812-1879) was a prominent Spanish politician and writer who served as a member of the Spanish Cortes (parliament) and published several works on political theory and philosophy.

Outside of Spain, the name AVELLANA also has a presence in other parts of the world. For instance, Francesca AVELLANA (1730-1805) was an Italian composer and musician who gained recognition for her contributions to the development of opera in the 18th century.

In more recent times, José AVELLANA (1920-2004) was a Filipino writer and journalist who was known for his literary works and advocacy for press freedom in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avellana

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

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

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