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

Arago, 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 Arago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arago in America

Arago is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arago surname appeared 163 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 Arago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arago 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 Arago

The surname ARAGO originates from the Catalan region of Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the name of the small town of Arago, located near the city of Lleida in the province of Catalonia. The name is thought to have its roots in the Latin word 'arare', meaning 'to plow', suggesting an agricultural connection.

Early records show the name appearing in various forms, such as Arago, Aragó, and Aragón, with the latter spelling being more closely associated with the Spanish region of Aragon. However, the Catalan variant ARAGO is distinct and has a separate lineage.

The first known mention of the surname ARAGO can be found in a land registry from the year 1187, where a certain Guillem d'Arago is listed as a landowner in the vicinity of Lleida. This document provides evidence of the name's early use and connection to the local area.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the surname ARAGO include:

1. Francesc Arago (1786-1853), a renowned French mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and optics.

2. Etienne Arago (1802-1892), a French dramatist, novelist, and adventurer. He was the younger brother of Francesc Arago and accompanied him on several scientific expeditions.

3. Jacques Arago (1790-1855), a French writer, traveler, and artist. He was another younger brother of Francesc Arago and is known for his travel memoirs and illustrations.

4. Andrés Arago (fl. 1565), a Spanish composer and music theorist active in the late Renaissance period. He served as a choirmaster in Valencia and contributed to the development of Spanish polyphonic music.

5. Joan Arago (1580-1646), a Catalan sculptor and architect who worked extensively in Barcelona during the Baroque era. He is renowned for his contributions to the architectural style known as the 'Catalan Baroque'.

While the surname ARAGO has its roots in a specific region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the small town of Arago in Catalonia, where it first emerged as a locational surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arago

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

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

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