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

Arrezola, 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 Arrezola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrezola in America

Arrezola is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrezola surname appeared 247 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 Arrezola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrezola 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 Arrezola

The surname ARREZOLA is of Basque origin, tracing its roots back to the autonomous Basque Country region of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "arratza," meaning "valley," and "ola," which can refer to a forge, mill, or factory. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific valley or settlement where a forge or mill was located.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ARREZOLA name can be found in a document from the 16th century, which mentions a certain Juan de Arrezola, a blacksmith residing in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque province of Álava. This historical reference lends credence to the theory that the name is connected to metalworking or industrial activities in the region.

During the 17th century, the ARREZOLA surname appeared in various parish records and municipal archives throughout the Basque Country. Notably, in 1642, a María de Arrezola was listed as a landowner in the village of Amorebieta-Etxano, located in the province of Biscay.

In the 18th century, the name gained more prominence with the birth of Pedro José de Arrezola y Arriola (1726-1804), a prominent Basque architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Andrés in Madrid.

Another notable figure bearing the ARREZOLA surname was Juana de Arrezola (1790-1862), a philanthropist and educator from the town of Portugalete, in Biscay. She founded several schools and orphanages in the region, dedicating her life to improving education and social welfare for underprivileged children.

In the 19th century, the ARREZOLA name spread beyond the Basque Country as a result of emigration. One example is Manuel Arrezola (1825-1901), a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as Minister of Finance and later as the Ambassador to Spain.

As the centuries progressed, the ARREZOLA surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name throughout history. However, its origins can be traced back to the valleys and forges of the Basque Country, where the name first emerged as a testament to the region's rich cultural and industrial heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrezola

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

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

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