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

Magallón, 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 Magallón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magallón in America

Magallón is the 6332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magallón surname appeared 5,387 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Magallón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magallón 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 Magallón

The surname Magallon has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "magallon," which referred to a large stone or rock. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific place with a notable rock formation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Magallon surname can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain, where it appears in various historical documents from the 13th century. The name was also present in the neighboring regions of Aragon and Valencia during this time period.

In the 14th century, the Magallon family gained prominence in the city of Zaragoza, located in the region of Aragon. Historical records mention a notable individual named Pedro Magallon, who served as a respected magistrate and legal advisor during the reign of King Pedro IV of Aragon (1319-1387).

The Magallon surname can also be traced back to the town of Magallon, located in the province of Zaragoza. This town likely took its name from the Latin word "magalia," which referred to small huts or dwellings, suggesting that the area may have been initially settled by a group of people living in such structures.

During the 16th century, the Magallon family expanded their presence throughout Spain, with some members even venturing to the Americas as part of the Spanish colonial expeditions. One notable figure was Juan de Magallon, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

In the realm of literature, the Magallon surname is associated with the renowned Spanish playwright and poet, Juan Bautista Diamante Magallon (1625-1687). He was known for his religious plays and was considered one of the most influential dramatists of the Spanish Golden Age.

Other notable individuals bearing the Magallon surname include:

1. Diego Magallon (1530-1595), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines.
2. María Antonia Magallon (1730-1802), a Spanish painter and portrait artist who gained recognition in Madrid during the 18th century.
3. Bernardo Magallon (1770-1835), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon.
4. Juana Magallon (1845-1920), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in Valencia.
5. José Magallon (1900-1982), a Mexican painter and muralist who was part of the Mexican Muralism movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magallón

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

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

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