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

Arres, 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 Arres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arres in America

Arres is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arres surname appeared 148 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 Arres.

The history of the last name Arres

The surname Arres originates from the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Catalan word "arres," which means "roots" or "origins," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked near the roots or base of a particular geographic feature, such as a mountain or hill.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Arres surname can be found in the records of the Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès, located near Barcelona. In a document dated 1087, a certain "Bernat Arres" is listed as a landowner in the village of Rubí.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Arres family appeared to have established a presence in various parts of Catalonia, with members holding positions of influence within the local nobility and clergy. In 1215, a "Ramon Arres" is recorded as a witness to a land transaction in the town of Vilafranca del Penedès.

As the Arres surname spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Arraz, Arraz, and Arraz. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro Arres (c. 1460-1518), a renowned Spanish sculptor and architect who played a significant role in the construction of the Cathedral of Seville.

In the 16th century, the Arres surname made its way to the Americas, carried by Spanish explorers and settlers. One of the earliest documented instances is that of Juan Arres, who was granted a land grant in present-day Mexico in 1542.

Other notable individuals with the Arres surname include:

1. José Arres (1827-1905), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as governor of the state of Jalisco.
2. María Arres (1898-1976), a Spanish-born Argentine painter and sculptor, known for her works depicting rural life and landscapes.
3. Enrique Arres (1933-2018), a Chilean writer and journalist, best known for his novels and short stories exploring themes of social injustice and political oppression.
4. Pilar Arres (born 1955), a Spanish journalist and television presenter, who has hosted several popular news and current affairs programs.
5. Javier Arres (born 1980), a Spanish professional tennis player, who achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 65 in the ATP rankings.

While the Arres surname may have originated in a specific region of Spain, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals seeking new opportunities and leaving their mark on various cultures and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arres

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

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

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