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

Arroyave, 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 Arroyave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arroyave in America

Arroyave is the 28100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arroyave surname appeared 852 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 Arroyave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arroyave 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 Arroyave

The surname Arroyave originates from Spain and is believed to have emerged in the 9th or 10th century during the Reconquista period. It is derived from the Spanish word "arroyo," meaning a small stream or brook, and the suffix "-ave," which is thought to be a contraction of the Latin word "habitare," meaning to dwell or inhabit. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or by a small stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Arroyave can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that documented the names of landowners and their properties in the regions of Castile and León. In this document, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Arroyave residing in the town of Arroyave, located in the province of Burgos, Spain.

During the 15th century, the Arroyave family gained prominence in the region of Navarre, where they were recognized as a noble house. Juan Arroyave (1420-1489), a knight and military commander, was instrumental in the conquest of Granada and the eventual unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the Spanish court and military throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 16th century, the Arroyave family expanded beyond Spain as several members accompanied Spanish conquistadors and explorers on voyages to the Americas. One notable figure was Diego de Arroyave (1560-1628), a soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru and later became a prominent landowner and colonist in the region of present-day Colombia.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Arroyave surname spread across the Americas, with many descendants establishing themselves in various regions of Latin America, particularly in Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. Some notable individuals with the surname include:

1. Álvaro Arroyave (1792-1867), a Colombian military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from Spain.
2. Josefa Arroyave (1820-1892), a renowned Mexican poet and activist who championed women's rights and education.
3. Emilio Arroyave (1865-1934), an Argentine architect and urban planner who designed numerous iconic buildings and public spaces in Buenos Aires.
4. Margarita Arroyave (1901-1981), a Colombian writer and journalist known for her contributions to the country's literary and cultural movements.
5. Carlos Arroyave (1928-2005), a Mexican artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums and public spaces throughout Mexico and the United States.

While the Arroyave surname has its roots in Spain, it has since become widely dispersed across Latin America, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance that reflects the diverse experiences and contributions of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arroyave

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

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

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