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

Archila, 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 Archila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archila in America

Archila is the 17975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archila surname appeared 1,554 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 Archila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Archila 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 Archila

The surname Archila has its origins in Spain, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "archu," which means "arch" or "archway," suggesting a connection to a place or location featuring such architectural elements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Archila surname can be found in the Spanish municipality of Huete, located in the province of Cuenca. In medieval times, this region was known for its skilled stonemasons and builders, who were responsible for constructing many of the arched doorways and passageways that adorned the local architecture.

The surname's history can also be traced back to the Reconquista, the prolonged period during which Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula gradually regained control from the Moors. It is possible that individuals bearing the Archila name may have been involved in the construction or maintenance of defensive structures, such as arched gateways or fortifications, during this turbulent era.

Notable individuals with the Archila surname include Pedro Archila, a renowned Spanish architect from the 16th century, who was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable churches and municipal buildings in Seville. Another prominent figure was Juana Archila, a 17th-century writer and poet from Madrid, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

In the 19th century, José Archila y Salido, born in 1832 in Málaga, made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, authoring a comprehensive dictionary of the Spanish language that was widely used in academic circles. Around the same time, Emilio Archila Rojas, born in 1864 in Granada, became a respected military leader and strategist, playing a pivotal role in several campaigns during the Spanish-American War.

Lastly, the Archila name gained further recognition in the 20th century through the accomplishments of María Archila, a pioneering Spanish scientist born in 1902 in Barcelona. Her groundbreaking research in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases earned her numerous accolades and paved the way for significant advances in public health.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archila

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

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

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