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

Arabo, 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 Arabo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arabo in America

Arabo is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arabo surname appeared 268 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 Arabo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arabo 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 Arabo

The surname Arabo originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "arabi," which means "Arab" or "nomad." The name likely referred to individuals who had connections to the Arab world or came from regions with a strong Arabic influence.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Arabo name was Pietro Arabo, a renowned physician and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He was born in Palermo, Sicily, and his works on medicine and natural philosophy were widely circulated throughout Europe.

In the 14th century, the Arabo name appeared in the historical records of the Republic of Venice. A notable figure was Marco Arabo, a merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East. His detailed accounts of his voyages provided valuable insights into the trade routes and cultures of the time.

The Arabo surname can also be traced back to the town of Arabo in the province of Salerno, Italy. This place name likely contributed to the surname's spread and adoption by families living in or near the town.

During the Renaissance period, the Arabo name gained prominence through the work of several notable individuals. Giovanni Battista Arabo (1535-1599) was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Rome and Naples.

Another significant figure was Lucrezia Arabo (1590-1650), a celebrated painter and portraitist who worked in the Baroque style. Her works were highly sought after by the aristocracy and the Catholic Church, and she is considered one of the most influential female artists of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Arabo family produced several prominent military leaders and statesmen. Antonio Arabo (1721-1789) was a highly decorated general who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, earning him the title of Duke of Arabo.

Throughout its history, the Arabo surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and military leaders. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the influence of Arab culture in Italy, it has since become a widely recognized surname across the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arabo

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

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

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