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

Arrojo, 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 Arrojo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrojo in America

Arrojo is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrojo surname appeared 187 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 Arrojo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrojo 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 Arrojo

The surname Arrojo is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Galicia and Asturias in northwestern Spain during the medieval period. It derives from the Spanish word "arrojo," meaning boldness, courage, or audacity, suggesting that the name may have been bestowed upon an individual who exhibited such qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th-century manuscript "Libro de la Montería" by King Alfonso XI of Castile, where a certain Pedro Arrojo is mentioned as a nobleman from the region of Asturias. This document provides a glimpse into the antiquity of the surname and its association with the Iberian nobility.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Arrojo surname was Fernando Arrojo, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Born in Galicia around 1490, Arrojo played a pivotal role in various battles and expeditions, earning a reputation for his bravery and military prowess.

Another historical figure of note was Juan Arrojo, a renowned architect from Galicia who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and monasteries in the region, including the Monastery of San Martín Pinario in Santiago de Compostela, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

The name Arrojo also appears in several place names across Spain, such as Villarrojo in the province of Salamanca and Arrojo de Toro in the province of Zamora. These place names may have their origins in the presence of individuals bearing the Arrojo surname in those areas during the Middle Ages.

In the 19th century, a distinguished figure was José María Arrojo, a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales (the Spanish parliament) during the reign of Isabella II. Born in Galicia in 1810, he played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

Another notable individual was Enrique Arrojo Aldama, a Mexican military officer and politician who participated in the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. Born in 1888, he fought alongside the revolutionary forces of Pancho Villa and later served as the Governor of Sonora from 1917 to 1920.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrojo

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

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

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