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

Arrue, 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 Arrue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrue in America

Arrue is the 47706th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrue surname appeared 444 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 Arrue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrue 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 Arrue

The surname ARRUE has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged around the 10th century AD, derived from the Basque word "arrue," meaning "furrow" or "plowed field." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a farmer or lived near a plowed field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ARRUE can be found in the "Libro de Armeria" (Book of Arms), a medieval Spanish manuscript dating back to the 15th century. This document contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of various coats of arms, including those belonging to the ARRUE family.

In the 16th century, Juan de Arrue, a prominent Basque navigator, played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. He accompanied the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec empire.

Another notable figure with the ARRUE surname was Domingo de Arrue, a Spanish missionary who lived in the late 17th century. He traveled to the Philippines and made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region, establishing several churches and missions.

During the 18th century, Pedro Arrue, a Spanish military officer, gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in various conflicts against the British Empire. He was awarded several honors for his service and played a crucial role in defending Spanish territories in the Caribbean.

In the 19th century, María Arrue, a renowned Spanish painter, gained acclaim for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and are now part of several notable art collections.

While the name ARRUE is predominantly found in Spain and France, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the deep-rooted Basque origins and significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrue

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

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

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