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

Arosemena, 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 Arosemena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arosemena in America

Arosemena is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arosemena surname appeared 222 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 Arosemena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arosemena 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 Arosemena

The surname Arosemena originates from Panama and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "arroyo semena," which translates to "seeded stream" or "planted stream," possibly referring to a location or geographical feature where the original bearers of the name settled.

Arosemena is a combination of two Spanish words, "arroyo" meaning a small stream or brook, and "semena" which is a variation of the word "semilla" meaning seed or plant. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a stream or waterway where seeds or crops were cultivated.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Arosemena surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial administration in Panama during the late 16th century. The name appears in various documents and records, indicating its presence among the early Spanish settlers and their descendants in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Arosemena include:

1. Pablo Arosemena (1836-1920), a Panamanian politician and statesman who served as President of Panama from 1910 to 1912.
2. Mariano Arosemena (1770-1843), a Panamanian businessman and politician who played a significant role in the independence movements of Panama and Colombia in the early 19th century.
3. Justo Arosemena (1817-1896), a Panamanian lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as President of Panama from 1855 to 1856.
4. Carlos Arosemena (1919-2004), a Panamanian politician and diplomat who served as Vice President of Panama from 1964 to 1968.
5. Benjamín Arosemena (1857-1935), a Panamanian historian, writer, and diplomat who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Panama.

The Arosemena surname has been associated with various prominent families and individuals throughout the history of Panama, particularly in the fields of politics, law, and diplomacy. Its origins can be traced back to the early Spanish colonial period, reflecting the influence of the Spanish language and culture on the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arosemena

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

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

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