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

Arauza, 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 Arauza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arauza in America

Arauza is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arauza surname appeared 427 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 Arauza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arauza 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 Arauza

The surname Arauza is believed to have originated from the Basque region of Spain and France, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "arautz," which means "egg" or "oval-shaped." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who resided near an egg-shaped hill or a location with a similar topographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Arauza can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a medieval document from the 14th century that lists various Basque families and their coats of arms. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a prominent surname in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Juan de Arauza was recorded as a prominent architect and stonemason who worked on several significant projects in the Basque Country. His masterpiece was the construction of the Church of San Miguel in Vitoria, which is considered a fine example of Renaissance architecture in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Arauza appeared in various historical records related to the Basque whaling industry. Several individuals with this surname were listed as crew members on whaling ships that ventured into the Atlantic Ocean, indicating the family's involvement in this important economic activity.

In the 19th century, a renowned Basque painter named Ignacio Arauza (1822-1892) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works are highly regarded in the art world and can be found in several museums and private collections.

Another notable figure with the surname Arauza was Pedro Arauza (1854-1918), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the Basque region. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights and interests of his constituents during his political career.

Throughout history, the Arauza surname has been found in various spellings and variations, such as Arautza, Arauzza, and Arauzo, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Basque region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arauza

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

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

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