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

Argudín, 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 Argudín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Argudín in America

Argudín is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Argudín surname appeared 155 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 Argudín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Argudín 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 Argudín

The surname Argudin is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Asturias, located in modern-day Spain and Portugal. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

Argudin is thought to be derived from the Latin word "argutus," which means "sharp" or "keen," possibly referring to a person's intellect or perception. It is also speculated that the name may have evolved from the ancient Celtic word "argu," meaning "silver" or "white."

One of the earliest known references to the Argudin surname can be found in the "Cartulario de Celanova," a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century, where a certain "Pelagius Argudiz" is mentioned.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo Argudin was recorded as a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso IX of León. This suggests that the name was already established among the nobility during that time.

Another notable individual bearing the Argudin surname was Fernando Argudin, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in the expeditions to the New World in the 15th century, accompanying Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493.

During the 16th century, Juan Argudin, a renowned painter from Seville, Spain, gained recognition for his religious artworks adorning churches and monasteries throughout Andalusia.

In the 17th century, María Argudin, a playwright and poet from Madrid, made significant contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature, with her works being performed in the renowned theaters of the time.

Fast forward to the 19th century, José Argudin was a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the Spanish-American War, leading troops in the battles against the American forces in Cuba.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have emerged, such as Argudín, Argudino, and Argudinho, reflecting regional linguistic influences and preferences.

While the Argudin surname is primarily associated with Spain and Portugal, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration, leaving a notable mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Argudín

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

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

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