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

Arellañez, 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 Arellañez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arellañez in America

Arellañez is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arellañez surname appeared 117 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 Arellañez.

The history of the last name Arellañez

The surname Arellanez originates from Spain, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "arenal," which means "sandy place" or "sand dune." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or came from a sandy area or a place known for its sand dunes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Cartulario de Valpuesta," a medieval cartulary or collection of charters from the Monastery of Valpuesta in the Castilian region of Spain, dated around the 11th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Arellanez, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo Arellanez was recorded as a member of the court of King Alfonso X of Castile, also known as Alfonso the Wise. This provides evidence of the name's association with the nobility and its prominence in medieval Spanish society.

During the 16th century, the surname Arellanez spread to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Diego Arellanez de Sotomayor, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

Another notable individual was Pedro Arellanez, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his expeditions to Florida in the early 1500s. He played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Arellanez was Antonio Arellanez de Saavedra, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the Philippines from 1670 to 1678.

The name Arellanez has also been associated with various place names and variations in spelling throughout history. For example, the village of Arellanez in the province of Alava, Spain, is believed to have derived its name from the surname. Additionally, variations such as Arellano, Arellanes, and Arellan have been recorded in historical documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arellañez

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

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

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