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

Arze, 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 Arze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arze in America

Arze is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arze surname appeared 224 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 Arze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arze 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 Arze

The surname ARZE is of Spanish origin, originating in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "aritz," meaning oak tree, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an oak grove or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ARZE surname can be found in the medieval Basque records of Navarre, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Arce," "Arze," and "Arzea," reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations within the Basque territory.

In the 14th century, the ARZE surname is mentioned in the Catalonian records of Barcelona, indicating the mobility of Basque families during that era. It is possible that individuals bearing this surname migrated to other parts of Spain or beyond, contributing to its broader dissemination.

One notable individual with the ARZE surname was Juan de Arze, a 16th-century Spanish architect and sculptor renowned for his work on the Puebla Cathedral in Mexico. His birthdate is recorded as around 1535, and he played a significant role in the construction of this iconic colonial edifice.

Another prominent figure bearing the ARZE name was Martín de Arze, a 17th-century Basque navigator and explorer. Born in 1610 in Bilbao, he participated in several expeditions to the Americas and contributed to the mapping of the Pacific coast of North America.

In the realm of literature, the ARZE surname is associated with the 19th-century Spanish writer and journalist, Fernando de Arze y Osorio. Born in Madrid in 1824, he was known for his political satires and commentaries on Spanish society during his time.

The ARZE surname has also been linked to various place names in the Basque region, such as the village of Arzea in Navarre, and the town of Arzúa in Galicia, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Throughout its history, the ARZE surname has maintained a strong connection to its Basque origins, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region. While its prevalence may have fluctuated over the centuries, it has left an indelible mark on the historical records of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arze

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

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

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