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

Otalvaro, 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 Otalvaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Otalvaro in America

Otalvaro is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Otalvaro surname appeared 208 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 Otalvaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Otalvaro 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 Otalvaro

The surname Otalvaro has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval era of the 9th to 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "otal" meaning "hillside" and "varo" meaning "man" or "warrior". This suggests the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived on a hillside or was a hill-dweller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions a place called "Otalvaro" in the region of Ávila, indicating the name's association with a specific location.

In the 16th century, the Otalvaro name appeared in several historical documents, including the census records of the city of Seville. Notable individuals from this period include Juan Otalvaro, a merchant who traded with the Americas, and María Otalvaro, a nun who founded a convent in Córdoba.

During the 17th century, the Otalvaro name gained prominence in the Spanish colonial territories of the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Otalvaro, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Another was Francisca Otalvaro, a landowner in present-day Bolivia who was involved in disputes over indigenous labor rights.

In the 18th century, the Otalvaro name was associated with the Spanish Enlightenment movement. José Otalvaro was a philosopher and writer who published works on ethics and education. His contemporary, Ignacio Otalvaro, was a renowned architect known for his contributions to the Baroque style in Spain.

Throughout the 19th century, the Otalvaro surname continued to appear across Spain and its former colonies. Notable figures included Emilio Otalvaro, a Cuban poet and author, and Margarita Otalvaro, a Mexican activist who fought for women's rights and education.

While the origins of the Otalvaro surname can be traced back to medieval Spain, its historical significance spans multiple centuries and regions, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Otalvaro

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

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

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