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

Aristizábal, 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 Aristizábal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aristizábal in America

Aristizábal is the 21320th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aristizábal surname appeared 1,229 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 Aristizábal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aristizábal 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 Aristizábal

The surname Aristizabal originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Basque words "aritz" meaning oak tree, and "zabal" meaning broad or wide, likely referring to a location or area characterized by broad oak groves or forests.

Earliest recorded instances of the name Aristizabal can be traced to the 13th century, with mentions found in various local records and manuscripts from the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. One notable reference is the appearance of the name in the Fueros de Vizcaya, a compilation of legal codes and privileges granted to the region during the 13th and 14th centuries.

In the 15th century, the Aristizabal family gained prominence as landowners and members of the local nobility in the town of Zestoa, located in the province of Gipuzkoa. Juan Martínez de Aristizabal (1420-1498), a prominent figure in the region, was a key negotiator in resolving territorial disputes between local noble families.

As the centuries progressed, the Aristizabal name spread beyond the Basque region, with some members migrating to other parts of Spain and the Americas during the colonial era. Notably, Pedro de Aristizabal (1558-1624), a Spanish conquistador and explorer, played a role in the conquest of present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

In the 18th century, the Aristizabal family established itself in Mexico, where they became influential landowners and members of the local elite. José María Aristizabal (1770-1845), a wealthy landowner and rancher in the state of Jalisco, was a prominent figure in the region's economic and political affairs.

Another notable figure with the Aristizabal surname was Miguel Aristizabal (1810-1879), a Colombian lawyer, politician, and writer who served as the President of the State of Cundinamarca (now part of modern-day Colombia) from 1857 to 1859.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Aristizabal name continued to be present in various parts of Latin America, with individuals making contributions in fields such as literature, politics, and academia. For example, Antonio Aristizabal (1856-1929) was a renowned Colombian poet and writer, while Jesús María Aristizabal (1875-1942) was a prominent Colombian lawyer and educator.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aristizábal

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

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

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