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

Arauz, 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 Arauz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arauz in America

Arauz is the 13981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arauz surname appeared 2,156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Arauz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arauz 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 Arauz

The surname Arauz originated in Spain, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "ar-rauz," which means "the garden" or "the orchard." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who worked in or lived near a garden or orchard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arauz surname can be found in the archives of the city of Valencia, where a certain Juan Arauz was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This provides evidence that the name was already in use in the late 14th century.

The name Arauz is also associated with the town of Arauz, located in the province of Navarre in northern Spain. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, with early bearers of the name hailing from this region.

In the 15th century, the Arauz family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member of the family was Pedro Arauz, a merchant who lived in Seville in the late 1400s.

Another historical figure bearing the Arauz surname was Hernando Arauz, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He served under the command of Francisco Pizarro and played a role in the subjugation of the Inca Empire.

During the 17th century, the Arauz family expanded their influence to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable member was Juan Arauz, a government official who served as the governor of Panama from 1637 to 1641.

In the 18th century, the Arauz family continued to be a prominent presence in Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Miguel Arauz, a writer and philosopher who lived in Madrid during the late 1700s.

As the Arauz surname spread across the Spanish-speaking world, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as Araus, Arauzo, and Araujo. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences on the name over time.

In summary, the surname Arauz has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins rooted in Spain and possible Arabic influences. It has been associated with various historical figures and regions, and has evolved into several variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arauz

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

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

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