Explore the Family Name Alcalde
The meaning of Alcalde
Spanish: from alcalde ‘mayor’, from Arabic al-qāḍī ‘the judge’, a title dating from the days of Moorish rule in Spain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Luis, Raul, Carlos, Emilio, Juana, Mario, Alberto, Ana, Arturo, Bernardino, Celso.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alcalde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alcalde has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640th in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 32,834th. This represents a 12.77% increase in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 556 to 699, a growth of 25.72%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the name increased from 0.21 to 0.24, a change of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #32,834 | 12.77% |
| Count | 556 | 699 | 25.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alcalde
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alcalde. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were noticeable shifts in ethnicity. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 18.19%, while those reporting two or more races also declined by 20.37%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased notably by 29.31%. However, those claiming Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 11.73%. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.09% | 74.96% | 11.73% |
| White | 17.81% | 12.59% | -29.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.59% | 10.3% | -18.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.72% | -20.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |