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

Arganda, 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 Arganda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arganda in America

Arganda is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arganda surname appeared 186 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 Arganda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arganda 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 Arganda

The surname Arganda originated in Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish town of Arganda del Rey, located in the community of Madrid. The town's name is believed to come from the Arabic word "al-ghandah," meaning "the fertile land" or "the fertile valley."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arganda surname can be found in the archives of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, which dates back to the late 16th century. The records mention a Juan de Arganda, a nobleman who donated land and resources to the monastery's construction.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the Arganda surname was Diego de Arganda y Leiva (1595-1668), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1646 to 1648 and played a crucial role in the defense of the islands against Dutch and Chinese invaders.

Another notable individual with the Arganda surname was José de Arganda y Mendoza (1676-1744), a Spanish architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Church of San Marcos.

In the 19th century, Manuel Arganda (1825-1892) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and civil rights.

Lastly, Jesús Arganda (1886-1968) was a Spanish artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works are displayed in several museums and galleries across Spain, including the Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno in Madrid.

While the Arganda surname is primarily associated with Spain, it has also been carried by individuals of Spanish descent in various parts of the world, including Latin America, the United States, and the Philippines, due to the historical connections and migrations of people from Spain to these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arganda

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

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

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