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

Arbona, 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 Arbona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arbona in America

Arbona is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arbona surname appeared 264 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 Arbona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arbona 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 Arbona

The surname Arbona is believed to have originated in Catalonia, a region located in the northeastern part of Spain. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Arbona is thought to be derived from the Latin word "arbor," meaning tree. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with trees, perhaps as foresters or woodsmen.

One of the earliest known records of the Arbona surname dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in a document from the town of Lleida, Catalonia. The name was spelled "Arboná" in this document, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the region.

In the 15th century, the name Arbona appeared in various manuscripts and records from Catalonia and the neighboring regions of Valencia and Aragon. For instance, a document from 1486 mentions a certain Pere Arbona, a merchant from the city of Barcelona.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Arbona surname began to spread beyond Catalonia, as individuals bearing this name migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Jeroni Arbona, a Catalan priest and philosopher born in 1580, who wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

In the 18th century, the Arbona surname gained prominence in the Balearic Islands, particularly on the island of Mallorca. Several influential families from this region bore the Arbona name, including the Arbonas of Palma, who were involved in the island's governance and politics.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Arbona was Joan Arbona Piza (1823-1887), a Mallorcan painter and art professor who played a significant role in the development of the island's cultural scene during the 19th century.

Another notable figure was Josep Arbona Mas (1888-1936), a Mallorcan theologian and philosopher who made important contributions to the study of Thomistic thought and Catholic social doctrine.

In the 20th century, the Arbona surname continued to be present in various parts of Spain, as well as in Latin American countries with historical ties to Spain, such as Mexico and Argentina. One prominent individual was Manuel Arbona Lago (1901-1976), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arbona

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

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

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