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

Arrollo, 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 Arrollo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrollo in America

Arrollo is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrollo surname appeared 395 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 Arrollo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrollo 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 Arrollo

The surname "Arrollo" originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "arroyo," which means a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name was likely initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with small bodies of water, such as streams or brooks.

In the early medieval records of Spain, the name is often found spelled in slightly different variations, such as "Arroyo," "Arroio," or "Arrollo." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Arrollo" can be found in the Cartulario de Silos, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos in Burgos, Spain. The document, dated around the 12th century, mentions an individual named "Petrus de Arrollo."

Another notable historical reference to the name "Arrollo" is found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a 14th-century census-like record of landowners and their properties in the Crown of Castile. This document lists several individuals with the surname "Arrollo" as landholders in various regions of Castile.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "Arrollo." One such individual was Juan de Arrollo, a Spanish military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.

Another prominent figure with the surname "Arrollo" was Pedro de Arrollo, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore and map parts of the Gulf of California.

In the realm of literature, Diego de Arrollo was a 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright. His works, including plays and religious poetry, were widely popular during the Spanish Golden Age.

Catalina de Arrollo, born in 1620, was a notable Spanish nun and mystic. She founded the Monastery of Santa Clara in Seville and was known for her writings on spirituality and mysticism.

Another figure worth mentioning is Andrés de Arrollo y Mendoza, a 17th-century Spanish nobleman and military commander. He served as the Governor of Panama and played a crucial role in the defense of the region against pirate attacks during his tenure.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname "Arrollo," a name deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrollo

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

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

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