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

Colmenares, 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 Colmenares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colmenares in America

Colmenares is the 13926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colmenares surname appeared 2,168 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Colmenares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colmenares 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 Colmenares

The surname COLMENARES originated in Spain, likely emerging in the medieval period between the 5th and 15th centuries AD. It is derived from the Spanish word "colmenar," which refers to an apiary or a place where beehives are kept. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with families or individuals involved in beekeeping or honey production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a historical document from the 14th century that catalogued the estates and villages of Castile. The name COLMENARES appears in relation to various locations, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

The surname COLMENARES can also be traced to place names, such as the town of Colmenares de Oreja in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. This town's name is derived from the same root as the surname, reflecting the area's historical connection to beekeeping or apiaries.

Notable individuals with the surname COLMENARES include:

1. Antonio de Colmenares (1604-1651), a Spanish historian and writer who authored works on the history of Segovia and its region.
2. Diego de Colmenares (1516-1589), a Spanish mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the development of navigation techniques.
3. Juan de Colmenares (1589-1661), a Spanish painter active in the Baroque period, known for his religious and allegorical works.
4. María de Colmenares (c. 1500s), a Spanish woman recognized for her role in the colonization of Venezuela in the early 16th century.
5. Miguel de Colmenares (1547-1624), a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary who worked in South America during the 17th century.

While the surname COLMENARES has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other regions, including Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the origin and historical significance of the name remain firmly rooted in its Spanish heritage, with ties to beekeeping, place names, and notable individuals throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colmenares

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

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

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