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

Arranaga, 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 Arranaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arranaga in America

Arranaga is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arranaga surname appeared 342 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 Arranaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arranaga 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 Arranaga

The surname Arranaga originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "arran", meaning valley, and "aga", meaning mouth or entrance, suggesting a connection to a place name referring to the entrance or mouth of a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arranaga can be found in the historical archives of the Basque Country, where it appears as Arrenaga in a document from the 14th century. This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling rules were not yet established.

In the 16th century, the name Arranaga appeared in various records and manuscripts related to the Basque region. Notable mentions include Juan de Arranaga, a merchant from San Sebastian who was born in 1532 and played a role in the trade between Spain and the Americas.

Another historical figure bearing the Arranaga surname was Pedro de Arranaga, a Basque soldier who fought alongside the Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s. Records indicate he was born in Bilbao in 1498 and participated in several battles against the Aztec Empire.

During the 17th century, the name Arranaga was associated with several prominent families in the Basque Country. One such family was the Arranaga y Salazar, who owned land and properties in the region. Rodrigo de Arranaga y Salazar, born in 1624, was a respected landowner and local official in the town of Durango.

In the 18th century, the name Arranaga gained recognition beyond the Basque region. Ignacio de Arranaga, born in 1712 in San Sebastian, was a renowned naval officer in the Spanish Armada and played a crucial role in several naval battles against the British during the Anglo-Spanish War.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Arranaga continued to appear in historical records. Miguel Arranaga, born in 1841 in Bilbao, was a prominent figure in the Basque cultural renaissance movement, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Basque language and traditions.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Arranaga, which has its roots firmly embedded in the Basque region and culture. Despite variations in spelling over the centuries, the name has maintained its distinctive identity and connection to its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arranaga

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

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

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