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

Araoz, 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 Araoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Araoz in America

Araoz is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Araoz surname appeared 320 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 Araoz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Araoz 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 Araoz

The surname Araoz originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "araoz," which means "valley of the bees," signifying a place name where beekeeping was a common practice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Araoz can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 10th century that documents various land grants and transactions in the region. It mentions individuals bearing the name Araoz, suggesting the surname's long-standing presence in the area.

During the 13th century, the name Araoz appeared in several historical documents related to the Kingdom of Navarre, including records of noble families and landowners. This indicates that the Araoz family had gained prominence and influence in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, Juan de Araoz (c. 1430-1495) was a prominent Spanish clergyman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of King Ferdinand II of Aragon to the papal court in Rome. He played a significant role in negotiating the terms of the Spanish Inquisition.

Another notable figure was Blas de Araoz (c. 1495-1567), a Spanish Jesuit priest and one of the earliest companions of St. Ignatius of Loyola. He was instrumental in the early development of the Society of Jesus and served as the provincial superior of the Jesuit order in Spain.

In the 16th century, Martín de Araoz (c. 1520-1590) was a Spanish military commander and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. He later served as the governor of the province of Huánuco and played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish colonial rule in the region.

During the 17th century, Domingo de Araoz (c. 1630-1699) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several significant buildings in Madrid, including the Church of San Isidro and the Church of San Andrés. His works showcased the Baroque architectural style prevalent in that era.

In the 19th century, José Joaquín de Araoz (1792-1862) was a prominent Peruvian politician and military leader who served as the Supreme Director of Peru from 1859 to 1860. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Araoz

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

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

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