Explore the Family Name Alamos
The meaning of Alamos
Spanish (Álamos): plural form of Álamo (see Alamo).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alamos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alamos has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,207th, but by 2010, it had risen to 45,959th — an increase of nearly 25%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, going up from 307 to 464 individuals. This represents a growth rate of over 51%, and indicates that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with the Alamos surname rose from 0.11 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #45,959 | 24.91% |
| Count | 307 | 464 | 51.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alamos
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Alamos surname identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of Alamos surname holders identified as such. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of Hispanics from 96.42% to 93.10%. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as White increased from 3.58% to 5.39%. Additionally, there were no individuals with the Alamos surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black was zero in 2000, but increased to 1.08% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.42% | 93.1% | -3.44% |
| White | 3.58% | 5.39% | 50.56% |
| Black | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |