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

Arcilla, 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 Arcilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcilla in America

Arcilla is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcilla surname appeared 700 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 Arcilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arcilla 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 Arcilla

The surname Arcilla originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "arcilla," which means "clay." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked with clay, such as a potter or brickmaker.

The earliest known record of the surname Arcilla appears in the municipal archives of Seville, Spain, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Juan de Arcilla, who was a potter in the city. In the following centuries, the name spread to other regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Galicia.

One notable bearer of the Arcilla surname was Pedro de Arcilla, a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor who lived in the late 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and cathedrals in Seville and Cordoba.

In the 17th century, the name appears in historical records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such record is from Mexico City, dated 1632, which mentions a María de Arcilla, who was a landowner and philanthropist.

Another prominent figure with the Arcilla surname was Francisco de Arcilla y Guzmán (1612-1678), a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served as the Governor of Panama and later as the Viceroy of Peru.

During the 19th century, the surname Arcilla was also found in the Philippines, likely brought by Spanish settlers or immigrants. One notable Filipino with this surname was José Arcilla (1822-1892), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Cortes (parliament) representing the Philippines.

In the early 20th century, another notable individual with the Arcilla surname was Emilio Arcilla y Reguera (1876-1953), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the Second Spanish Republic.

While the name Arcilla is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, nobles, politicians, and military leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcilla

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

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

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