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

Arcaute, 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 Arcaute surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcaute in America

Arcaute is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcaute surname appeared 108 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 Arcaute.

The history of the last name Arcaute

The surname ARCAUTE has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "arka" meaning "oak" and "ute" meaning "place," suggesting that the name originally referred to a place where oak trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ARCAUTE can be traced back to the 12th century in the town of Arcaute, located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country of Spain. This town likely served as the source of the surname for families residing in the area.

During the Middle Ages, the ARCAUTE name appeared in several historical records and documents related to the Basque region. For instance, the "Fuero de Vizcaya," a medieval legal code that governed the Lordship of Biscay, mentions individuals with the ARCAUTE surname.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the ARCAUTE surname was Juan de Arcaute (1510-1580), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He is known for his role in the Battle of Las Salinas in 1538, where he fought against the forces of Hernando Pizarro.

Another historical figure with the ARCAUTE surname was Pedro de Arcaute (1570-1635), a Spanish painter and architect who worked in the Baroque style. Some of his notable works include the altarpiece at the Basilica of San Miguel in Madrid and the design of the Convent of La Encarnación in the same city.

In the 19th century, José María de Arcaute (1801-1878) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in Spain during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

Moving into the 20th century, Ignacio Arcaute (1920-2001) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor known for his abstract and expressionist works. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando and received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the art world.

While the surname ARCAUTE is primarily associated with the Basque region of Spain and France, it has also been found in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the oak-filled landscapes of the Basque Country, where the name originated centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcaute

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

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 Arcaute 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.

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

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