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

Emperador, 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 Emperador surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emperador in America

Emperador is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emperador surname appeared 163 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 Emperador.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emperador 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 Emperador

The surname Emperador originates from Spain, where it first appeared in the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "emperador," meaning "emperor." It likely referred to someone who held a position of authority or who had a regal bearing.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Emperador dates back to the 14th century. One notable example is Juan Emperador, a prominent landowner and nobleman who lived in the region of Castile in the late 1300s.

In the 15th century, the Emperador name appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the archives of the Spanish Inquisition. One individual of note was Rodrigo Emperador, a scholar and theologian who served as an advisor to King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

During the 16th century, the Emperador surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Pedro Emperador, a conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Emperador name also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 17th century, a branch of the Emperador family settled in the Netherlands, where they became influential merchants and bankers.

In the 18th century, the Emperador name appeared in various historical records across Spain and its territories. One notable figure was María Antonia Emperador, a renowned painter and artist who lived in Madrid during the reign of King Charles III.

As the centuries passed, the Emperador surname continued to be carried by individuals in various fields and professions. In the 19th century, José Emperador was a prominent writer and journalist who advocated for social reforms in Spain.

Throughout its history, the Emperador surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, scholars, artists, and military figures. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of Spanish culture and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emperador

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

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

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