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

Arbizo, 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 Arbizo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arbizo in America

Arbizo is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arbizo surname appeared 291 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 Arbizo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arbizo 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 Arbizo

The surname ARBIZO is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, where it may have been derived from the Basque word "arbizu," meaning "apple tree." This connection suggests that the name could have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with apple orchards or cider production.

In terms of historical records, the earliest known mention of the ARBIZO surname can be found in documents from the 13th century in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, located in the Basque Country of Spain. These records indicate that a family with the name ARBIZO was among the prominent landowners and merchants of the region during that time.

One notable figure bearing the ARBIZO surname was Juan de ARBIZO, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the expeditions of Hernán Cortés in Mexico. He played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was among the early Spanish settlers in the region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the ARBIZO family migrated to the Americas, establishing themselves in various Spanish colonies, particularly in present-day Mexico and Colombia. One prominent individual from this era was Alonso de ARBIZO, a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of the province of Veragua (now part of Panama) in the late 1600s.

Another significant figure was Tomás de ARBIZO, a Basque-born Spanish soldier and administrator who served as the governor of the Captaincy General of Guatemala in the early 18th century. He played a crucial role in the administration and defense of the Spanish territories in Central America.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Josefa ARBIZO, a Mexican writer and poet who was part of the literary circle in Mexico City during the mid-1800s. Her works contributed to the development of Mexican literature and the promotion of women's rights.

Throughout its history, the ARBIZO surname has also been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. For example, the town of Arbizu in Navarre, Spain, shares a similar name, suggesting a potential connection to the surname's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arbizo

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

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

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