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

Arrez, 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 Arrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrez in America

Arrez is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrez surname appeared 194 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 Arrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrez 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 Arrez

The surname Arrez is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. Its earliest known form was "Arres," which is believed to have derived from the Basque word "arratza," meaning "valley" or "glen."

In the 12th century, records indicate that the name Arres was prevalent in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and neighboring areas. It is speculated that the name may have initially referred to individuals who resided in or near a valley or glen, serving as a geographical identifier.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Arrez can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dated around 1190. This record mentions a certain "Domingo Arres" in relation to a land transaction.

During the 14th century, as the name gradually evolved into its modern form, "Arrez," it began appearing in various administrative and legal documents throughout Spain. Notable examples include the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón from 1348, which references a "Juan Arrez" from the town of Zaragoza.

In the 15th century, the name Arrez gained prominence with the rise of Juan Arrez de Oviedo (1435-1501), a Spanish cleric and historian who served as the Bishop of Oviedo. His works, including the "Historia de las Antigüedades de Asturias," provide valuable insights into the history and customs of the Asturian region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Arrez was Pedro Arrez de Oviedo (1492-1561), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a captain in various military campaigns.

In the 16th century, the Arrez family established themselves in the Canary Islands, where they became influential landowners and merchants. One of the most prominent members of this lineage was Alonso Arrez de Guzmán (1528-1597), who served as the governor of the island of La Palma and was instrumental in the development of the island's agricultural and economic sectors.

Throughout the centuries, the Arrez surname has been associated with various noble and influential families in Spain, particularly in regions such as Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. Individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions in fields ranging from literature and arts to politics and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrez

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

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

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