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

Argueta, 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 Argueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Argueta in America

Argueta is the 2054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Argueta surname appeared 17,540 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Argueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Argueta 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 Argueta

The surname ARGUETA has its origins in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the town of Argueta in the province of Soria, which itself takes its name from the Latin word "arguere," meaning "to argue" or "to accuse."

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname appeared in various medieval Spanish documents and records, often with slight variations in spelling such as Arguetta or Argüeta. These spellings reflected the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the ARGUETA surname was Pedro de Argueta, a Spanish nobleman born in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his role in the ongoing conflicts between the Christian kingdoms and the Moors.

As the surname spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula, it became associated with several notable figures. In the 15th century, Juan de Argueta served as a respected legal scholar and advisor to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella.

During the era of Spanish exploration and colonization, the ARGUETA name made its way to the Americas. One of the earliest examples was Hernán de Argueta, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Over the centuries, the ARGUETA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. In the 18th century, Tomás de Argueta was a renowned painter in colonial Mexico, known for his religious works and portraits.

Another notable figure was José María Argueta, a Salvadoran politician and military leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain in the early 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the Salvadoran poet and writer Manlio Argueta (1935-2022) gained international recognition for his works exploring social injustice and the experiences of the rural poor in his home country.

While the ARGUETA surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain and Latin American countries like El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Argueta

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

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

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