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

Portalatin, 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 Portalatin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Portalatin in America

Portalatin is the 24237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Portalatin surname appeared 1,035 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 Portalatin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Portalatin 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 Portalatin

The surname "PORTALATIN" is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century during the Reconquista period in Spain. It is believed to have originated from the area of Catalonia, deriving from the Catalan word "portalatí," which translates to "doorkeeper" or "gatekeeper." This occupation-based surname likely referred to an individual responsible for guarding the gates or entrances of a castle, city, or other fortified structure.

During this time period, many records and documents were kept by the Catholic Church, and the earliest known reference to the surname "PORTALATIN" can be found in the baptismal records of the Cathedral of Barcelona dating back to 1492. In these records, a certain "Juan Portalatin" is listed as the father of a newborn child, indicating the presence of this surname in the region.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of Spain, and variations in spelling emerged, such as "Portalatín" and "Portalatino." In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing this surname was Diego Portalatin, a renowned architect who worked on several important projects in the city of Seville, including the construction of the Alcázar Palace.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, some individuals with the surname "PORTALATIN" migrated to the New World, establishing roots in various regions. One prominent figure was Juan Portalatin, a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s. His bravery and service were recognized, and he was granted land holdings in what is now central Mexico.

In the 18th century, the surname gained further recognition with the birth of Miguel Portalatin y Mendoza (1715-1789), a respected theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on religious studies and ethics. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Throughout history, the surname "PORTALATIN" has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from military personnel and architects to scholars and clergy. While its origins can be traced back to the occupation of a gatekeeper, the name has evolved and spread across different regions, leaving a lasting legacy in various communities and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Portalatin

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

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

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