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

Arvallo, 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 Arvallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arvallo in America

Arvallo is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arvallo surname appeared 180 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 Arvallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arvallo 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 Arvallo

The surname Arvallo has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "arvum," meaning "field" or "cultivated land." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked in agriculture or owned a large tract of farmland.

During the Middle Ages, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is possible that the name was influenced by the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, as many Spanish surnames have Arabic roots.

One of the earliest known references to the name Arvallo can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo Arvallo who was granted lands in the Kingdom of Castile.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family with the surname Arvallo residing in the town of Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz. This region was known for its fertile vineyards and olive groves, further supporting the agricultural connection of the name.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Arvallo was a prominent merchant and explorer who participated in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He was born in Seville in 1492 and died in Mexico City in 1563.

Another historical figure with the surname Arvallo was Francisca Arvallo, a Spanish nun who lived in the 17th century. She is known for her writings on religious devotion and her work in establishing a convent in Málaga.

During the 18th century, the Arvallo family had a presence in the city of Valencia, where they were involved in the silk trade. One notable member was Tomás Arvallo, a renowned silk merchant who lived from 1720 to 1792.

In the 19th century, a famous artist named Mariano Arvallo y García was born in Madrid in 1825. He was a painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in several Spanish museums.

Throughout history, variations of the name Arvallo have been recorded, such as Arvalo, Arvalio, and Arvalho. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the Spanish language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arvallo

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

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

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