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

Araujo, 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 Araujo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Araujo in America

Araujo is the 1908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Araujo surname appeared 18,856 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Araujo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Araujo 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 Araujo

The surname Araujo originates from Portugal and has its roots in the 12th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "araujo," which means a small oak grove or a thicket of oak trees. This surname is primarily found in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Araujo can be found in the medieval Portuguese manuscript "Livro Velho das Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions several noble families bearing the surname Araujo, indicating their prominence during that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named João Araujo was a renowned Portuguese explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. He played a crucial role in navigating the treacherous Strait of Magellan, which now bears his name.

During the 15th century, the Araujo family established themselves as influential landowners in the region of Minho. The town of Araujo, located in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, is believed to have been named after this prominent family, further solidifying their legacy in the area.

The 16th century saw the rise of Pedro de Araujo, a celebrated Portuguese architect and engineer who designed several iconic buildings, including the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. His contributions to architectural design and engineering left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural heritage.

In the 18th century, Manuel Araujo de Castro, a Portuguese diplomat and statesman, played a pivotal role in negotiating the Treaty of Madrid, which resolved territorial disputes between Portugal and Spain in South America. His diplomatic efforts helped shape the geopolitical landscape of the time.

As the Araujo surname spread beyond Portugal, it found its way to various parts of the world, including Brazil, where it became prevalent among Portuguese settlers and their descendants. Prominent figures bearing this surname include João Araujo Correia, a 19th-century Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the President of the State of Pará.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Araujo

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

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

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