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

Ayalla, 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 Ayalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayalla in America

Ayalla is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayalla surname appeared 258 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 Ayalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayalla 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 Ayalla

The surname AYALLA is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "ayala," which means a clearing or meadow. Some historical records suggest that the name may have evolved from a place name associated with a particular region or town in Spain where people with this surname resided.

One of the earliest known references to the surname AYALLA can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript that documents hunting activities during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1312-1350). This text mentions individuals with the surname AYALLA, indicating that the name was already in use during that era.

In the 15th century, the AYALLA surname gained prominence through the exploits of Pedro López de Ayala (1332-1407), a Spanish statesman, chronicler, and one of the most important literary figures of his time. He served as a diplomat and held various important positions under several Castilian kings.

Another notable figure with the AYALLA surname was Juan de Ayala (c. 1493-1556), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He played a crucial role in the siege of Tenochtitlán and later served as a governor in various regions of New Spain.

In the 17th century, Diego de Ayala (1585-1663) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in South America. He is credited with founding several missions and settlements in present-day Bolivia and Peru, and his writings provide valuable insights into the indigenous cultures and geography of the region.

The AYALLA surname also appears in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that it may have spread beyond its Spanish origins. For instance, in the 18th century, Johann Michael von Ayalla (1695-1778) was a German nobleman and diplomat who served as the Imperial Envoy to the Ottoman Empire.

While the above examples highlight some notable individuals with the AYALLA surname throughout history, it is important to note that the name has been carried by many others across different regions and time periods, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayalla

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

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

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