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

Arceo, 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 Arceo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arceo in America

Arceo is the 7782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arceo surname appeared 4,265 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Arceo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arceo 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 Arceo

The surname Arceo is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "arceo," which means "to ward off" or "to keep at bay." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a defensive or protective role, such as a guard or soldier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arceo surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting practices during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The document mentions an individual named Pedro Arceo, who was likely a huntsman or gamekeeper in the king's service.

In the 15th century, the Arceo name appears in records from the town of Azpeitia in the Basque region of northern Spain. A prominent figure was Juan Arceo, a merchant and landowner who lived from around 1420 to 1495. He is said to have played a role in the town's governance and contributed to the local economy through his business dealings.

During the 16th century, the Arceo family spread to other parts of Spain, including Andalusia in the south. A notable member was Diego Arceo, born in Seville around 1520, who served as a physician and author. His work, "Método de Curar las Enfermedades del Cuerpo Humano" (Method of Curing Diseases of the Human Body), published in 1574, was an influential medical text of the time.

In the 17th century, the Arceo name can be found in records from the town of Lorca in the region of Murcia. One notable figure was Francisco Arceo, born in 1635, who was a respected lawyer and judge. He is said to have played a significant role in the legal and judicial affairs of the town during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the Arceo surname spread further across Spain, with individuals bearing the name found in various regions, including Catalonia and Galicia. One notable figure was María Arceo, born in Barcelona in 1742, who was a renowned poet and writer during the Enlightenment period in Spain.

While the Arceo surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the early history and origins of the name can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and the Middle Ages, with its Latin roots and potential connections to defensive or protective roles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arceo

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

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

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