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

Norales, 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 Norales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norales in America

Norales is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norales surname appeared 404 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 Norales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norales 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 Norales

The surname Norales originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "Noral," which refers to a place where walnut trees grow abundantly. The name likely originated in regions where walnut cultivation was prevalent, such as Andalusia or Castile.

The earliest known record of the surname Norales dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a medieval Spanish document from the city of Seville. This document mentions a landowner named Rodrigo Norales, who owned a sizable walnut orchard.

During the 15th century, the Norales family gained prominence in the region of Extremadura. Historical records from this period mention a nobleman named Juan Norales, who served as a trusted advisor to the King of Castile and León, Juan II.

In the 16th century, the surname Norales spread across the Spanish Empire as conquistadors and settlers ventured to the New World. One notable figure was Hernán Norales, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in 1519.

Another prominent individual bearing the Norales surname was María Norales, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in Seville during the 17th century. Her works, which explored themes of love and societal critique, were highly acclaimed during her lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Norales surname continued to appear in various parts of Spain and its former colonies. In the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Diego Norales established a thriving agricultural empire in the region of Andalusia, known for its vast olive groves and vineyards.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Emilio Norales emerged as a prominent politician and activist in Spain. He played a crucial role in the liberal movements of the time and fought for social reforms and greater representation for the working class.

Throughout history, the Norales surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from agriculture and exploration to literature and politics. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by descendants of Spanish emigrants and settlers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norales

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

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

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