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

Enamorado, 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 Enamorado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enamorado in America

Enamorado is the 16933rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enamorado surname appeared 1,680 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 Enamorado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enamorado 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 Enamorado

The surname "ENAMORADO" originated in Spain during the Medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "enamorado," meaning "in love" or "enamored." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone who was known for being particularly romantic or passionate.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in areas like Andalusia and Castile. Some variations in spelling, such as "Enamorat" or "Enamorado," were common during this time.

One notable historical reference to the surname is found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions a person named "Fernán Enamorado," who was a huntsman in the king's service.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several individuals bearing the name "Enamorado" being tried for various offenses. One such person was Juan Enamorado, a converso (converted Jew) from Seville, who was tried in 1491.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname became more widespread across Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Pedro Enamorado, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines in the late 16th century.

Another prominent individual was María Enamorado, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her religious visions and writings, and her biography was published in 1678.

In the 18th century, the surname was carried to the Americas by Spanish settlers and explorers. One example is Juan Enamorado, a Spanish soldier and explorer who was part of the expedition to Texas in the 1720s.

As the surname spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as "Enamorada," "Enamorato," and "Enamorati," reflecting regional linguistic differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enamorado

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

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

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