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

Collada, 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 Collada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Collada in America

Collada is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Collada surname appeared 138 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 Collada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Collada 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 Collada

The surname COLLADA has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "collado," which means "hill" or "small mountain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or on a hillside.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COLLADA can be found in a document from the 12th century, where it appears as "Colada." This spelling variation likely resulted from the influence of local dialects and the evolution of the Spanish language over time.

During the 13th century, the name COLLADA was particularly prevalent in the region of Catalonia, where it was associated with several noble families. One notable figure from this era was Ramón de Collada, a wealthy landowner and prominent figure in the city of Barcelona, who lived from approximately 1220 to 1285.

In the 15th century, the name COLLADA gained recognition through the exploits of Juan de Collada, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Juan de Collada played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

Another significant figure bearing this surname was Álvaro de Collada, a Spanish military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista. Álvaro de Collada was born around 1460 and is known for his bravery and strategic skills in battles against the Moors.

In the 17th century, the COLLADA name appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the baptismal records of the parish church in the town of Collada, located in the province of Asturias. This suggests that the name may have originated from or been associated with this particular location.

Another notable figure from this period was Pedro de Collada, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived from 1605 to 1688. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, are still celebrated for their intricate details and masterful use of color.

As the COLLADA name spread throughout Spain and its colonies, it continued to be associated with individuals of great distinction and achievement. For example, in the 18th century, José de Collada was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Collada

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

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

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