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

Archilla, 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 Archilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archilla in America

Archilla is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archilla surname appeared 385 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 Archilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Archilla 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 Archilla

The surname Archilla originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "archilla," which means a small arch or archway. This name was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent archway or who worked as a builder of such structures.

The earliest known records of the Archilla surname date back to the 13th century in the regions of Aragon and Castile, where it was found in various feudal documents and charters. Some of the earliest spellings of the name include Archilla, Archilla de la Puerta, and Archilla del Arco.

One of the first documented individuals with this surname was Rodrigo Archilla, a nobleman from the city of Zaragoza, who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the conflicts between the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile during that time.

In the 14th century, the Archilla family gained prominence in the city of Burgos, where they were involved in the textile trade and held influential positions in the local government. One notable member was Juan Archilla, a wealthy merchant who served as a councilman in Burgos in the mid-1300s.

Another significant figure was Pedro Archilla, a military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign by the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula to reclaim territories from the Moors. He was recognized for his bravery during the siege of Granada in 1492, which marked the end of the Reconquista.

During the 16th century, the Archilla surname spread to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Diego Archilla, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

In the 17th century, the Archilla family established itself in the region of Andalusia, where they were involved in agriculture and wine-making. One prominent member was Francisca Archilla, a landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of her wealth to the construction of a hospital in Seville in the late 1600s.

While the Archilla surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the Spanish diaspora. However, the name remains most prevalent in Spain and Latin American countries with significant Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archilla

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

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

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