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

Consolacion, 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 Consolacion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Consolacion in America

Consolacion is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Consolacion surname appeared 171 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 Consolacion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Consolacion 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 Consolacion

The surname Consolacion is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "consolación," which means "consolation" or "comfort." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or an occupational designation for someone who provided solace or comfort to others.

In its earliest recorded forms, the surname appeared as Consolación or Consolation in various historical documents from the 13th to 15th centuries in Spain. Some of the earliest recorded instances include Juan de Consolación, a merchant from Seville mentioned in a trade register from 1312, and Catalina Consolación, a nun from the Monastery of Santa Maria de Huerta, whose name appears in a monastic record from 1427.

The name Consolacion can be traced back to the Latin word "consolatio," which means "consolation" or "comfort." This connection suggests that the surname may have been initially given to individuals who worked as consolers, counselors, or those who provided emotional support to others in times of distress or grief.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the surname Consolacion was Pedro de Consolacion, a renowned Spanish cartographer and navigator from the 15th century. Born in Seville in 1435, he was known for his contributions to the development of navigation charts and maps, which aided in the exploration and expansion of the Spanish Empire during the Age of Discovery.

Another prominent individual with the surname Consolacion was María Consolación Barrientos (1873-1947), a Spanish poet and feminist activist from Valencia. She was a pioneering figure in the fight for women's rights and education in Spain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the realm of literature, Juan Consolacion (1890-1968) was a renowned Spanish novelist and playwright from Madrid. His works, including the novels "El Jardín de los Sueños" (The Garden of Dreams) and "La Sombra del Pasado" (The Shadow of the Past), explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

The surname Consolacion has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and sciences. One such individual was Manuel Consolacion (1912-1992), a Spanish painter and sculptor from Barcelona, whose works were heavily influenced by the Cubist and Surrealist movements.

Another notable bearer of the surname was María Consolación Fernández (1914-1995), a Spanish biologist and botanist from Seville. She made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology, particularly in the field of Mediterranean flora.

While the surname Consolacion has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and regions with significant Spanish cultural influence. However, its historical origins and connections to the Iberian Peninsula remain a significant part of its rich cultural heritage and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Consolacion

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

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

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