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

Arguera, 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 Arguera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arguera in America

Arguera is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arguera surname appeared 140 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 Arguera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arguera 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 Arguera

The surname Arguera originated in Spain during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "arguero," which refers to a person who worked with lime or gypsum, materials used in construction. The name may also be associated with the town of Arguera in the province of Albacete, where these workers likely resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Arguera can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a 13th-century manuscript that documented the ownership of lands and properties in Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Arguera, suggesting that it was already well-established by that time.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Libro de la Montería, a hunting book commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This book mentions a place called "Arguera," which may have been the origin of the surname.

In the 15th century, the surname Arguera gained prominence with the birth of Pedro de Arguera (1440-1508), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon. He played a significant role in the conquest of Granada and was rewarded with lands and titles for his services.

Another notable figure with the surname Arguera was Juan de Arguera (1570-1632), a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

In the 17th century, the surname Arguera was associated with Gaspar de Arguera (1621-1684), a Spanish theologian and writer who authored several books on religious subjects. He was a member of the Jesuit order and served as a professor at several universities in Spain.

The 18th century saw the birth of María Josefa de Arguera (1745-1820), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works. She founded several schools and hospitals in Madrid and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor and underprivileged.

Throughout its history, the surname Arguera has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. While it may not be as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse occupations that shaped the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arguera

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

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

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