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

Arrunategui, 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 Arrunategui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrunategui in America

Arrunategui is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrunategui surname appeared 147 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 Arrunategui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrunategui 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 Arrunategui

The surname Arrunategui originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. The name is believed to derive from the Basque words "arrun" meaning "common" or "ordinary" and "ategi" meaning "house" or "dwelling," suggesting a connection to a common or unremarkable residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arrunategui can be found in the medieval Basque charters and manuscripts from the 13th century, where it was often spelled as "Arrunategui" or variations like "Arrunategi" or "Arrunateguy." These documents provide valuable insights into the historical presence of the name in the Basque region.

During the 15th century, the name Arrunategui appeared in various records and documents from the Basque provinces, such as land records, tax rolls, and municipal archives. One notable example is Juan de Arrunategui, a prominent landowner and merchant from the town of Hernani, who lived in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Martín de Arrunategui (1515-1592), a Basque priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several theological works.

The 17th century saw the rise of Pedro de Arrunategui (1635-1701), a notable military leader and commander during the Carlist Wars, who fought for the cause of the Basque fueros (traditional laws and privileges).

In the 18th century, the name Arrunategui continued to be prevalent in the Basque region, with Juan Bautista de Arrunategui (1720-1798) being a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and buildings in the Basque Country.

As the Basque population migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas, the surname Arrunategui spread beyond its original homeland. In the 19th century, Manuel Arrunategui (1825-1901), a prominent Basque businessman and entrepreneur, established successful businesses in Cuba and became a influential figure in the Cuban sugar industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Arrunategui has maintained its connection to the Basque culture and heritage, reflecting the unique linguistic and cultural traditions of the region. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its roots remain firmly embedded in the Basque language and the rich history of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrunategui

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

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

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