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

Arizmendiz, 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 Arizmendiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arizmendiz in America

Arizmendiz is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arizmendiz surname appeared 135 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 Arizmendiz.

The history of the last name Arizmendiz

The surname Arizmendiz originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Basque words "aritz" meaning oak tree and "mendi" meaning mountain, suggesting a connection to a person living near an oak-covered mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arizmendiz can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 10th century. This document mentions an individual named Aznar Arizmendiz, who was a landowner in the region of La Rioja, Spain.

In the 12th century, the name appears in the Fuero de Nájera, a legal code established in the town of Nájera, Spain. This document references a nobleman named Lope Arizmendiz, who held land and titles in the area.

During the 13th century, there are records of a prominent family with the Arizmendiz surname in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country. They were influential landowners and played a significant role in local affairs.

One notable figure from this family was Juan Arizmendiz, born in 1295, who served as a magistrate and advisor to the King of Navarre. He was known for his legal expertise and contributions to the development of Basque jurisprudence.

Another individual of historical note was María Arizmendiz, born in 1437, a Basque noblewoman who became a leading figure in the defense of Pamplona during the Navarrese Civil War. Her courage and strategic skills were widely recognized by her contemporaries.

In the 16th century, the Arizmendiz surname spread beyond the Basque regions as a result of migration and intermarriage with other Spanish noble families. One prominent example is Pedro Arizmendiz, born in 1542, who was a renowned military commander and served as the governor of several Spanish colonies in the Americas.

Over the centuries, the surname Arizmendiz has maintained its strong ties to the Basque heritage, with many descendants still residing in the traditional Basque regions of Spain and France. While the name has evolved slightly in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its origins and historical significance remain rooted in the rugged oak-covered mountains of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arizmendiz

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

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 Arizmendiz 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.

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

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