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

Argudo, 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 Argudo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Argudo in America

Argudo is the 45105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Argudo surname appeared 475 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 Argudo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Argudo 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 Argudo

The surname ARGUDO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "argudo," which means "sharp" or "astute." This name was likely given to someone who was perceived as intelligent or witty, possibly reflecting their personality or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ARGUDO surname can be found in the archives of Seville, Spain, from the year 1492. This record mentions a certain Juan Argudo, who was a merchant in the city during that time period. The name also appears in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, predominantly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the ARGUDO surname was Francisco Argudo y Valdés, born in 1725 in Cádiz, Spain. He was a renowned naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific Ocean.

Another prominent individual with this surname was José Argudo y Salazar, born in 1790 in Badajoz, Spain. He was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament during the early 19th century.

Moving into the 19th century, we find María Argudo y Fernández, born in 1832 in Granada, Spain. She was a celebrated writer and poet, known for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain.

In the early 20th century, Manuel Argudo García, born in 1901 in Seville, Spain, gained recognition as a prominent architect. He was responsible for the design of several notable buildings and public spaces in his native city.

Finally, one of the most recent notable individuals with the ARGUDO surname was Emilio Argudo Martínez, born in 1935 in Madrid, Spain. He was a respected journalist and author, known for his insightful political commentary and analysis.

While the ARGUDO surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Argudo

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

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

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