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

Aracena, 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 Aracena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aracena in America

Aracena is the 24031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aracena surname appeared 1,049 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 Aracena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aracena 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 Aracena

The surname Aracena originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It can be traced back to the 12th century, when the area was under Moorish rule. The name is derived from the Arabic word "al-rasan," which means "the anvil," referring to a specific location or landmark associated with blacksmithing.

Aracena was first recorded as a place name in the 12th century, referring to a town in the province of Huelva, Andalusia. The earliest documented use of the surname Aracena can be found in records from the 15th century, after the Reconquista, when many Moors adopted Spanish surnames based on their places of origin.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Aracena was Diego de Aracena, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Aracena in the late 15th century. His work was renowned throughout the region, and his descendants continued the family trade for generations.

In the 16th century, the surname Aracena appeared in various historical documents, including marriage records and property deeds. One notable figure was Juan de Aracena, a merchant who traded goods between Seville and the Americas in the late 1500s.

During the 17th century, the Aracena family expanded its influence and wealth. Rodrigo Aracena was a prominent landowner and politician in Huelva, serving as a town councilor in the 1640s. His son, Alonso Aracena, was a respected lawyer and judge in Seville during the latter half of the century.

In the 18th century, the Aracena surname gained further recognition with the birth of María Aracena (1732-1804), a renowned poet and writer from Seville. Her works were widely celebrated throughout Spain and inspired a new generation of literary artists.

Another notable figure was José Aracena (1775-1848), a military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. He rose through the ranks and was awarded the prestigious Order of Santiago for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent Aracenas in various fields. Manuel Aracena (1812-1892) was a celebrated architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Andalusia, including the iconic Plaza de Toros in Seville.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aracena

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

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

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