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

Anariba, 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 Anariba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anariba in America

Anariba is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anariba surname appeared 222 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 Anariba.

The history of the last name Anariba

The surname ANARIBA has its origins in Spain, emerging in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic phrase "an-naraib," meaning "the traveler" or "the wanderer." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have originated among the Moorish population of Spain during the period of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ANARIBA surname can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Granada, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Pedro ANARIBA, a merchant and landowner. This coincides with the end of the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign by Christian kingdoms to reclaim territories from Moorish control.

In the 16th century, the ANARIBA name appeared in various parts of southern Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia. During this time, the name underwent some spelling variations, such as ANARIVA and ANARRIBA, reflecting regional linguistic differences and variations in record-keeping practices.

A notable figure bearing the ANARIBA surname was Juana ANARIBA (1542-1612), a renowned poet and scholar from Seville. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned her recognition among literary circles of the time.

In the 17th century, the ANARIBA family established a presence in the Americas, with Juan ANARIBA (1623-1687) becoming one of the first members of the family to settle in the Spanish colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). He was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Puebla.

Another prominent individual with the ANARIBA surname was Diego ANARIBA (1718-1792), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He rose through the ranks and was awarded various honors for his service, including the prestigious Order of Santiago.

Over time, the ANARIBA name spread to other regions of Spain and its colonies, with members of the family pursuing various professions, including agriculture, trade, and public service. While the name may have undergone minor spelling variations throughout history, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of medieval Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anariba

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

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 Anariba 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.

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

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