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

Arizpe, 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 Arizpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arizpe in America

Arizpe is the 19796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arizpe surname appeared 1,359 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 Arizpe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arizpe 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 Arizpe

The surname Arizpe has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque word "aritz," meaning oak tree, and the suffix "-pe," indicating location or origin. This suggests that the name may have been associated with areas or regions where oak trees were prevalent.

One of the earliest documented occurrences of the name Arizpe can be found in the Spanish archives from the late 15th century, where it was recorded as "Arizpe." This spelling remained consistent over the centuries, with minor variations such as "Arispe" or "Arizpea" appearing occasionally.

The name gained prominence during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in Mexico. In the 16th century, Alonso de Arizpe, a Spanish conquistador and explorer, played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the region now known as Sonora, Mexico. He is credited with founding the town of Arizpe, which later became an important administrative center during the Spanish colonial period.

Another notable figure bearing the name Arizpe was Juan Bautista de Arizpe, a Mexican politician and diplomat who lived from 1776 to 1845. He served as the Secretary of War and Navy during the Mexican War of Independence and was a prominent figure in the early years of independent Mexico.

In the 19th century, the name Arizpe appeared in historical records related to the Mexican-American War. José María Arizpe, a Mexican military officer, played a role in the defense of Puebla during the American siege of the city in 1847.

Moving forward in time, Manuel Arizpe, a Mexican-American author and educator, made significant contributions to the preservation of Mexican-American culture and literature. He was born in 1909 and published several works, including "Sangre de las islas" and "Raíces y alas," which explored the experiences of Mexican Americans in the United States.

Throughout its history, the surname Arizpe has been associated with various professions, including military service, politics, literature, and education. While the name may have initially been associated with specific regions or localities in Spain and Mexico, it has since spread globally, carried by descendants of those who bore the name in earlier centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arizpe

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

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

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