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

Arcentales, 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 Arcentales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcentales in America

Arcentales is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcentales surname appeared 275 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 Arcentales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arcentales 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 Arcentales

The surname ARCENTALES is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. The name is derived from the Basque words "arce" meaning maple tree and "tales" meaning grove or thicket, suggesting that the ancestors of this surname may have lived near or worked with maple trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a land registry document in the town of Azcoitia, in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. The name was spelled "Arcentalles" at the time, reflecting the evolution of spelling over the centuries.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Juan de Arcentales, a merchant and shipowner from Bilbao. He was involved in the trade of wool and wine with other European ports, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

During the 16th century, the ARCENTALES name appeared in various historical records in the Basque Country, such as baptismal records and property deeds. One notable individual was Domingo de Arcentales, born in 1534 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, who served as a magistrate and played a role in the local government.

In the 17th century, the ARCENTALES surname gained further prominence with Martín de Arcentales, a renowned artist and sculptor from San Sebastián. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout the Basque region, showcasing his skill in religious and secular art.

Another notable figure from this period was María de Arcentales, born in 1675 in Bilbao. She was a respected educator and founded one of the first schools for girls in the city, advocating for equal education opportunities for women at a time when it was uncommon.

As the centuries progressed, the ARCENTALES surname spread beyond the Basque region, with some descendants migrating to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas during the colonial era. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Basque heritage, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcentales

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

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

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