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

Arrellin, 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 Arrellin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrellin in America

Arrellin is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrellin surname appeared 238 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 Arrellin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrellin 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 Arrellin

The surname Arrellin is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Basque word "arrail," which means "quarry" or "stone pit," indicating that the name may have been associated with occupation or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arrellin name can be found in the 14th-century Basque census records, where it appears as "Arrellin" and "Arreillin." This suggests that the name has been in use for several centuries and may have evolved from an older spelling or variant.

In the 16th century, the Arrellin family is mentioned in several historical documents related to the Basque region, including land records and legal proceedings. This indicates that the family had established roots and prominence in the area during that time.

Notable individuals bearing the Arrellin surname include Juan Arrellin (1492-1568), a renowned stonemason who worked on several churches and cathedrals in the Basque Country. His son, Pedro Arrellin (1524-1602), followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect, contributing to the design of several notable buildings in the region.

Another prominent figure was Catalina Arrellin (1615-1682), a Basque poet and writer who gained recognition for her works celebrating the Basque language and culture. Her poetry collection, "Lore Gardenak" (Fragrant Flowers), published in 1660, is considered a seminal work in Basque literature.

In the 18th century, Miguel Arrellin (1734-1802) was a Basque merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Americas. His detailed accounts of his journeys provided valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural exchanges of the time.

The Arrellin name also found its way to the New World through Spanish and Basque emigration. One notable individual was Ignacio Arrellin (1787-1854), a Spanish colonist who settled in present-day Texas and played a significant role in the development of the region's cattle ranching industry.

Throughout its history, the Arrellin surname has maintained a strong connection to its Basque roots, with many families tracing their lineage back to the Basque region of Spain and France. While the name may have evolved over time, its origins in the Basque language and culture remain a source of pride for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrellin

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

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

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