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

Halcón, 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 Halcón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halcón in America

Halcón is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halcón surname appeared 144 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 Halcón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halcón 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 Halcón

The surname Halcon has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "halcón," which means "falcon" or "hawk." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a particular affinity or skill in falconry, which was a popular sport among the nobility and upper classes during that time.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Halcon can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. Records from this period often showcase variations in spelling, such as Halcon, Halcón, and Falcon, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during those times.

One notable historical reference to the name Halcon comes from the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript written by Alfonso XI of Castile. This book, which served as a guide to hunting and falconry, mentions several falconers with the surname Halcon, indicating their involvement in this prestigious activity.

Among the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Halcon was Diego Halcon, a renowned falconer who served under King Alfonso X of Castile in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Gonzalo Halcon, a knight from Seville who participated in the Reconquista (the Christian reconquest of Iberian territories from the Moors) during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, Pedro Halcon, a soldier from Córdoba, gained recognition for his bravery and military prowess during the Granada War, which culminated in the fall of the Nasrid dynasty and the unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs.

During the 16th century, the name Halcon was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Juan Halcon, a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, who was born in 1530 and died in 1598. His works were highly regarded during the Spanish Golden Age.

Another notable figure from this period was María Halcon, a celebrated artist from Valencia, born in 1565. She was renowned for her exquisite religious paintings, which adorned many churches and convents throughout Spain.

As the centuries passed, the name Halcon continued to be found in various regions of Spain, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions bearing this surname. While the connection to falconry may have faded over time, the name has endured as a testament to its rich historical roots and the significance of this ancient sport in Spanish culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halcón

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

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

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