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

Arechar, 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 Arechar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arechar in America

Arechar is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arechar surname appeared 177 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 Arechar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arechar 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 Arechar

The surname ARECHAR originated in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "arecha," which means "barley" or "barley field." This suggests that the name's origins are rooted in agriculture or a specific location known for its barley cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ARECHAR surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties among the noblemen and soldiers who participated in the conquest of Valencia by King Jaume I of Aragon. It is likely that the name was attributed to individuals who owned or worked on barley fields in the region.

During the 14th century, the ARECHAR name appeared in various documents and records in the Catalan-speaking territories, including the "Llibre de Privilegis" of Barcelona, which documented privileges and rights granted to citizens. This suggests that the ARECHAR family may have held a certain social status or prominence within the community.

In the 15th century, there are records of individuals bearing the name ARECHAR in the town of Vinaròs, located in the province of Castellón, Valencia. One notable figure from this time was Joan ARECHAR, a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

The 16th century saw the ARECHAR name spread to other parts of Spain, with records indicating their presence in areas like Murcia and Andalusia. In the 17th century, a branch of the ARECHAR family settled in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru, likely as a result of Spanish colonization and exploration.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the ARECHAR surname, including:

1. Guillem ARECHAR (c. 1300-1371), a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Barcelona, who served as an advisor to King Pere III of Aragon.
2. Isabel ARECHAR (c. 1450-1523), a noblewoman and patron of the arts in Valencia, known for her support of Renaissance artists and writers.
3. Diego ARECHAR (c. 1520-1589), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in expeditions to the West Indies and South America.
4. Juana ARECHAR (c. 1620-1695), a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age.
5. Manuel ARECHAR (c. 1780-1847), a Mexican military officer who fought in the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish rule.

While the ARECHAR surname may have evolved and transformed over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula, where it was closely tied to the agricultural heritage and cultural identity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arechar

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

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

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