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

Arrocha, 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 Arrocha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrocha in America

Arrocha is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrocha surname appeared 185 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 Arrocha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrocha 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 Arrocha

The surname "ARROCHA" has its origins in Spain, where it can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "arrochar," which means "to tie up" or "to secure." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a profession or occupation related to tying or securing items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition from the late 16th century, where an individual named Juan Arrocha was mentioned in connection with a trial. This record provides valuable insight into the historical existence of the name during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and census documents from the Spanish provinces of Andalusia and Extremadura, indicating a significant presence in those regions. Some of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname include Diego Arrocha, born in Seville in 1612, and María Arrocha, born in Badajoz in 1638.

During the 18th century, the name Arrocha began to spread beyond Spain, with records showing individuals bearing the name in Spanish colonial territories in the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Tomás Arrocha, a Spanish military officer who served in the defense of Havana, Cuba, during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).

In the 19th century, the Arrocha surname continued to be represented across Spain and its former colonies. One notable individual was Pedro Arrocha y Herrera, a Spanish writer and journalist born in Cádiz in 1822, who gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the press.

Another significant figure from this period was Manuel Arrocha Velasco, a Mexican politician and military officer born in Puebla in 1845. He played a crucial role in the Mexican Revolution and served as the governor of the state of Chiapas from 1914 to 1920.

As the 20th century dawned, the Arrocha surname remained present in various parts of the world, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. One notable individual was José Arrocha, a Cuban baseball player born in Havana in 1915, who played for several teams in the Negro Leagues during the 1940s and 1950s.

Overall, the surname "ARROCHA" has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in Spain. While its exact origins may be uncertain, the name has been associated with various historical figures and events, and continues to be carried by individuals in various regions of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrocha

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

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

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