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

Aránzazu, 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 Aránzazu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aránzazu in America

Aránzazu is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aránzazu surname appeared 218 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 Aránzazu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aránzazu 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 Aránzazu

The surname ARANZAZU originated in Spain, specifically in the Basque region. It dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the name of a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary, located in the town of Oñati, Gipuzkoa. The full name of the sanctuary is Nuestra Señora de Arantzazu, which translates to "Our Lady of Arantzazu."

The name ARANZAZU is closely tied to the Basque language and culture. It is believed to have its roots in the Basque words "arantza," meaning "thorn," and "azu," meaning "hawthorn," referring to the thorny bushes that were found in the area surrounding the sanctuary. The sanctuary itself has a long and rich history, dating back to the late 15th century when a shepherd claimed to have found a small wooden statue of the Virgin Mary in a hawthorn bush.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ARANZAZU can be found in the town records of Oñati from the late 16th century. These records mention individuals with the surname ARANZAZU who were likely residents of the area near the sanctuary. As the sanctuary gained prominence, it is believed that some individuals may have adopted the name ARANZAZU as a way to identify with the religious significance of the site.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname ARANZAZU. One such person was Pedro de Aranzazu (1564-1622), a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary who traveled to the Philippines and worked to convert indigenous populations to Christianity. Another prominent individual was Juan de Aranzazu (1620-1678), a Basque painter known for his religious works, including altarpieces and murals in various churches in Spain.

In the 18th century, Ignacio de Aranzazu (1689-1756) was a Spanish soldier and military engineer who served in the Spanish army and participated in various campaigns in Europe. During the same period, María de Aranzazu (1731-1801) was a Spanish nun and founder of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Mary, a religious order dedicated to the education of girls.

In more recent times, Joseba Aranzazu (1922-2005) was a Basque writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture through his literary works.

It is important to note that while the surname ARANZAZU is rooted in Spanish and Basque history, it has likely spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned here provide insight into the rich cultural and religious significance of this surname in its place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aránzazu

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

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

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