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

Arnedo, 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 Arnedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arnedo in America

Arnedo is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arnedo surname appeared 108 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 Arnedo.

The history of the last name Arnedo

The surname Arnedo originated in Spain, likely around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the town of Arnedo, located in the province of La Rioja. The name Arnedo itself may have its roots in the Latin word "arenatum," meaning "sandy place."

One of the earliest documented references to the Arnedo name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census record from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Arnedo, suggesting that the name was already well-established by that time.

During the 15th century, the Arnedo family played a significant role in the region of La Rioja. Rodrigo de Arnedo (1420-1497) was a prominent nobleman and military leader who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon. He was recognized for his contributions to the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

In the 16th century, Juan de Arnedo (1490-1567) was a renowned Spanish theologian and priest. He served as a professor at the University of Alcalá and was known for his influential works on Catholic doctrine and theology.

The Arnedo surname also has ties to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Pedro de Arnedo (1510-1580) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the expedition led by Francisco Pizarro to conquer the Inca Empire in present-day Peru.

Another notable figure with the Arnedo name was Miguel de Arnedo (1610-1678), a Spanish painter who was active during the Baroque period. He is best known for his religious works and portrait paintings, which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

While the Arnedo surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic town of Arnedo in La Rioja, where the name first gained prominence centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arnedo

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

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

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