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

Arroyo, 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 Arroyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arroyo in America

Arroyo is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arroyo surname appeared 124 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 Arroyo.

The history of the last name Arroyo

The surname "ARRYO" is believed to have originated from the Basque region of Spain and France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "arri," which translates to "stone" or "rock," suggesting a potential connection to occupations or locations associated with stonework or rocky terrain.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "ARRYO" can be found in Spanish municipal records from the late 16th century, where it was spelled as "Arriyo." This variation in spelling was common during that time period due to the lack of standardized orthography. The name has also been linked to various place names in the Basque region, such as "Arriaundi" and "Arrigorriaga," which may have influenced its evolution.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname "ARRYO" throughout history is Pedro de Arryo, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Another prominent figure was María de Arryo, a 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their poetic language and theatrical flair.

In the realm of academia, Juan Arryo (1650-1718) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits. His work paved the way for future advancements in astronomy and navigation.

Moving into the 19th century, José Arryo (1812-1875) was a prominent Spanish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1868 to 1871. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape during a turbulent period of its history.

Lastly, the name "ARRYO" has also been associated with artistic pursuits, with Mariana Arryo (1890-1965) being a celebrated Spanish painter known for her vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes in the Basque region.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "ARRYO" has a rich and diverse history spanning various fields and eras, reflecting the cultural and geographical influences of its Basque origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arroyo

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

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 Arroyo 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.

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

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