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

Nacionales, 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 Nacionales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nacionales in America

Nacionales is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nacionales surname appeared 198 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 Nacionales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nacionales 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 Nacionales

The surname Nacionales originates from Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "nacional," which means "national" or "of the nation." This surname was likely given to individuals who were considered to be representatives of the nation or had strong patriotic ties.

In the early years, the surname Nacionales was predominantly found in the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. It is possible that the name derived from a place name or a descriptive phrase related to these areas, but the exact origin remains uncertain.

Historical records suggest that the Nacionales surname appeared in several medieval documents and manuscripts, although specific references are scarce. One notable mention was in a legal document from the city of Seville, dated 1487, where a certain Juan Nacionales was listed as a witness.

The earliest recorded instance of the Nacionales surname dates back to 1502, when a man named Pedro Nacionales was born in the town of Córdoba, Spain. Another early bearer of this name was María Nacionales, who lived in Seville during the late 16th century and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local orphanages.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Nacionales have achieved notable recognition. For example, Tomás Nacionales (1612-1674) was a renowned Spanish playwright and poet whose works were widely celebrated during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Additionally, Juana Nacionales (1786-1832) was a prominent political activist and advocate for women's rights in Spain during the early 19th century.

Other notable figures include:

1. Diego Nacionales (1721-1794), a Spanish navigator and explorer who mapped several islands in the Pacific Ocean.
2. Emilio Nacionales (1854-1922), a Spanish architect known for his contributions to the Modernista architectural style in Barcelona.
3. Lucía Nacionales (1892-1976), a Spanish painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various art galleries across Europe.
4. Antonio Nacionales (1905-1983), a Spanish-born writer and journalist who wrote extensively about the Spanish Civil War.
5. Margarita Nacionales (1928-2011), a renowned Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the art form internationally.

While the surname Nacionales is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich historical background and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nacionales

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Nacionales, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!