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

Montealvo, 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 Montealvo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Montealvo in America

Montealvo is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Montealvo surname appeared 255 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 Montealvo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Montealvo 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 Montealvo

The surname Montealvo originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a compound name derived from the Spanish words "monte," meaning mountain, and "alvo," meaning white or bright. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent white or bright mountain.

The earliest recorded instances of the Montealvo surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions such as Andalusia and Castile. It is believed that the name may have been associated with specific places or settlements named Montealvo, which were likely named after the geographic feature they were situated near.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Montealvo name was Pedro de Montealvo, a noble knight who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Pedro de Montealvo was born in 1275 and died in 1348.

Another notable figure was Juana de Montealvo, a prominent poet and writer from Seville who lived during the 15th century. Her collection of romantic poetry and love sonnets, titled "Cancionero de Montealvo," was widely acclaimed and influential in her time.

In the 16th century, Diego de Montealvo was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. He played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico and is mentioned in several historical accounts from that period.

During the 17th century, Miguel de Montealvo was a prominent architect who designed and oversaw the construction of several notable churches and public buildings in Madrid and Toledo. His masterpiece was the Iglesia de San Miguel in Madrid, completed in 1671.

In the late 18th century, Catalina de Montealvo was a revered philanthropist and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools for girls in her hometown of Seville and worked tirelessly to promote the education and empowerment of women in Spain.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Montealvo surname throughout history, showcasing its deep roots and rich heritage in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Montealvo

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

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

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