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

Arguilez, 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 Arguilez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arguilez in America

Arguilez is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arguilez surname appeared 124 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 Arguilez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arguilez 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 Arguilez

The surname Arguilez is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Aragon in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "argüir," which means "to argue" or "to dispute." The name likely emerged in the medieval period, possibly referring to someone who was known for their argumentative nature or skill in debates.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arguilez can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Andalucía, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the region of Andalusia after the Christian conquest. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the early settlers or landowners in the area.

In the 15th century, there are records of a nobleman named Juan Arguilez, who served as a councilor to King Juan II of Aragon. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that period, indicating the prominence of the Arguilez family at the time.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various legal and administrative records from different parts of Spain, such as Castile and Andalusia. One notable figure was Rodrigo Arguilez, a merchant from Seville who was involved in the lucrative trade with the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

In the 18th century, a military commander named Antonio Arguilez played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the Moors in North Africa. His bravery and leadership were recognized, and he was awarded several honors by the Spanish Crown.

Another prominent individual with this surname was María Arguilez, a 19th-century writer and poet from Madrid. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her recognition among literary circles of her time.

Over the centuries, the name Arguilez has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Spain, such as the village of Argüelles in the province of Asturias, and the municipality of Arguis in the province of Huesca, Aragon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arguilez

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

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

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