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

Colondres, 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 Colondres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colondres in America

Colondres is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colondres surname appeared 269 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 Colondres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colondres 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 Colondres

The surname Colondres is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "colondra," which refers to a type of small dove or pigeon. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who resembled or had a connection to these birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Colondres surname can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript known as the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), which dates back to the 14th century. In this document, there is a reference to a person named Juan Colondres, who was likely a hunter or falconer associated with the royal court.

During the 15th century, the Colondres name appeared in various historical records and documents from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the cities of Seville and Cordoba. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in this area of southern Spain.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Colondres surname was Pedro Colondres, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was born in Seville around 1490 and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual with the Colondres name was Juan Bautista Colondres, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Cuenca, Spain, around 1570 and is known for his religious artworks, including paintings and engravings for various churches and monasteries.

In the 18th century, José Colondres y Mascaró was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1775 to 1778. He was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1736 and played a crucial role in the defense and administration of the island during his tenure.

The Colondres surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Spain. For example, there is a small village called Colondres in the municipality of Nava, located in the Asturias region of northern Spain. Additionally, the name "Colondres" has been used as a toponym or place name in various parts of the country, suggesting a connection between the surname and specific geographical areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colondres

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

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

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