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

Artica, 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 Artica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artica in America

Artica is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artica surname appeared 291 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 Artica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artica 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 Artica

The surname Artica is believed to have originated in the coastal regions of Spain, specifically in the Basque Country, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Basque word "artika," which means "oak tree," suggesting that the name may have been adopted by individuals who lived near or worked with oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Artica can be found in the medieval records of the Kingdom of Navarre, where a nobleman named Juan de Artica was mentioned in a land grant document from the 13th century. This document details his ownership of an estate near the town of Artica, which may have been named after the oak trees that grew abundantly in the area.

In the 14th century, the name Artica appeared in the records of the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, where it was associated with several prominent families. One notable individual was Martín Artica, a successful merchant who traded goods between the Basque ports and other parts of Europe.

The Artica surname also found its way into the annals of Spanish military history. During the 16th century, a soldier named Diego Artica fought alongside the Spanish conquistadors in the conquest of the Americas. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he was granted land in the newly established colonies.

In the 17th century, the Artica family gained prominence in the city of San Sebastián, located in the Basque Country. A wealthy shipbuilder named Pedro Artica established a successful business, constructing vessels for the Spanish Armada and contributing to the region's maritime industry.

Another notable bearer of the Artica surname was María Artica, a 19th-century writer and poet from the Basque region. Her works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Basque people and helped preserve their language and traditions.

Throughout the centuries, the Artica surname has maintained a strong presence in the Basque Country and other parts of Spain, with families carrying on the legacy of their ancestors. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the oak-rich landscapes of northern Spain, where the Artica lineage first took root.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artica

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

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

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