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

Arcibal, 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 Arcibal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcibal in America

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

The Arcibal 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 Arcibal.

The history of the last name Arcibal

The surname ARCIBAL is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "arcibal," which means "bow-maker" or "archer." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who were skilled in crafting bows or working as archers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ARCIBAL can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain Pere Arcibal, a resident of the town of Girona in Catalonia. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 14th century, the ARCIBAL surname appears in the records of the town of Morella, located in the province of Castellón, Valencia. Here, a man named Bernat Arcibal is mentioned as a respected member of the local community.

Interestingly, there are also references to the ARCIBAL surname in historical records from the Balearic Islands. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Joan Arcibal is documented as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Palma, Majorca.

Moving forward to the 17th century, we encounter a renowned military figure named Josep Arcibal, who served as a captain in the Catalan army during the Reapers' War (1640-1659). His bravery and leadership were widely recognized, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conflict.

Another notable individual with the ARCIBAL surname was Francesc Arcibal, a prominent artist and sculptor from Barcelona who lived in the late 18th century. His works can still be admired in various churches and public spaces throughout Catalonia.

While the ARCIBAL surname is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcibal

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

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

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