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

Arcibar, 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 Arcibar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcibar in America

Arcibar is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcibar surname appeared 136 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 Arcibar.

The history of the last name Arcibar

The surname Arcibar originates from the Basque region of Spain and France. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century, derived from the Basque words "arce" meaning oak tree and "ibar" meaning valley or ravine. Therefore, the name likely referred to someone who lived in an oak valley or a valley with many oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Arcibar, located in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country of Spain. This document mentions a landowner named Juan de Arcibar, suggesting that the surname may have originated as a toponymic name, referring to the place of origin or residence.

Another historical reference to the Arcibar surname can be found in the archives of the town of Oiartzun, also in Gipuzkoa, where a record from the 15th century mentions a family with the name Arcibar. This family was involved in local governance and held positions of influence in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Pedro de Arcibar served as a military commander during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He participated in several expeditions and campaigns, including the conquest of Peru, and is mentioned in historical accounts of that time period.

During the 17th century, a prominent scholar and writer named Martín de Arcibar was born in the Basque Country. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, and his writings were widely circulated in academic circles of that era.

In the 19th century, a man named José Arcibar gained recognition as a talented artist and painter. His works, which often depicted scenes from the Basque countryside and rural life, were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Spain.

While the surname Arcibar is primarily associated with the Basque region, it has also spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, as people migrated and settled in different areas over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the oak-filled valleys of the Basque Country, where it originated as a descriptive name reflecting the geography and landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcibar

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

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

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