2000
#7,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,406
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.63
Rare Last name
Arreguin
Basque habitational name from a place called Arregui in Bilbao province, or a variant of Arregi, meaning "stone" or "slate."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,152 Americans carry the last name Arreguin. That puts it at #5,397 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 47,924 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arreguin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
7.2K
1 in 47,924
Census rank
#5,397
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,237 bearers of the surname Arreguin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5397th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arreguin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.1%) and Black (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Arreguin
The surname Arreguin is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "arreglar," which means "to arrange" or "to put in order." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in organizational tasks or administrative roles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Arreguin can be found in the archives of the medieval Kingdom of Aragon, located in northeastern Spain. Historical documents from the 13th century mention individuals bearing this name, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.
As the Spanish empire expanded and colonized parts of the Americas, the surname Arreguin traveled across the Atlantic Ocean, particularly to Mexico and other areas of Central America. Records from the 16th and 17th centuries show the presence of Arreguin families in various regions of New Spain (present-day Mexico).
In terms of notable individuals with the surname Arreguin, one can mention Juan Arreguin, a Spanish explorer and navigator from the late 16th century. He was part of several expeditions to the Pacific coast of Mexico and is credited with mapping numerous islands and coastal areas.
Another prominent figure was María Arreguin, a Mexican artist and painter from the early 20th century. Born in 1892, her works were heavily influenced by the Mexican Modernist movement, and she gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of everyday life and indigenous culture.
In the field of literature, José Arreguin, a Mexican poet and author born in 1915, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of his country. His poetry collections, such as "Cantos de la Tierra" (Songs of the Earth), explored themes of nature, identity, and the human experience.
The surname Arreguin can also be found in historical records from other Spanish-speaking regions, including parts of South America and the Caribbean. For instance, there are references to Arreguin families in the archives of colonial Peru from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Interestingly, variations in the spelling of the surname can be observed in different regions and time periods. Some alternative spellings include Arregui, Arreguy, and Arregui, reflecting regional linguistic influences and adaptations.
Overall, the surname Arreguin carries a rich historical legacy, tracing its origins to medieval Spain and subsequently spreading across the Spanish-speaking world through exploration, colonization, and migration. Its linguistic roots and presence in various regions make it a fascinating name to study from an etymological and cultural perspective.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arreguin
Among Census respondents with the surname Arreguin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.1%) and Black (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Arreguin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Arreguin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.1% · 5,866
- White5.1% · 321
- Black or African American0.4% · 22
- Two or more races0.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arreguin
Arreguin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,356
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,501
+2,095 bearers (+47.5%)
Per 100,000 2.20
Rank movement Up 1,657 places
2020
#5,397
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,237
-264 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 2.09
Rank movement Down 41 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,013 | 4,406 | 1.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,356 | 6,501 | 2.20 | +2,095 bearers (+47.5%) | Up 1,657 places |
| 2020 | #5,397 | 6,237 | 2.09 | -264 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 41 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Arreguin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,356 | #5,397 | -0.8% |
| Count | 6,501 | 6,237 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 2.20 | 2.09 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arreguin bearers went from 6,501 to 6,237 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 41 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,356 to #5,397.
FAQ
Arreguin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arreguin?
Name Census estimates that about 7,152 living Americans carry the surname Arreguin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 47,924 residents.
How common is Arreguin?
Arreguin ranks #5,397 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,237 people with the surname Arreguin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,152), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Arreguin.
Has Arreguin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arreguin went from 6,501 recorded bearers to 6,237. That is a decrease of 264 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #5,356 to #5,397.
What does the Census say about the background of Arreguin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arreguin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.1%) and Black (0.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Arreguin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (5,866 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arreguin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.1%), White (5.1%), Black (0.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Arreguin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Arreguin mean?
Basque habitational name from a place called Arregui in Bilbao province, or a variant of Arregi, meaning "stone" or "slate." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Arreguin (2.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Arreguin?
See how many people have the surname Arreguin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.