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

DeArruda, 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 DeArruda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeArruda in America

DeArruda is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeArruda surname appeared 115 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 DeArruda.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeArruda 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 DeArruda

The surname DEARRUDA originates from Portugal, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have emerged from the region of Alentejo, where it was likely derived from the Portuguese words "de" meaning "from" and "arruda" meaning "rue" – a medicinal herb. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of rue.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEARRUDA surname can be found in the 16th-century manuscript "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), which documented noble Portuguese families. The name appears in this historical record, indicating its presence during that era.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the DEARRUDA name was João DEARRUDA (1620-1685), a Portuguese navigator and explorer. He played a significant role in expanding Portuguese maritime exploration and establishing trade routes in the Indian Ocean.

During the 18th century, the DEARRUDA surname was associated with a prominent family from the Algarve region of Portugal. Manuel DEARRUDA (1732-1804), a member of this family, was a renowned physician and botanist who made contributions to the study of medicinal plants.

Moving into the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of the Portuguese writer and poet, Tomás DEARRUDA (1808-1876). His literary works were influential in the Romantic movement in Portugal and celebrated the country's rich cultural heritage.

Another individual of note was Maria DEARRUDA (1867-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Portugal. She founded several schools and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

While the DEARRUDA surname has its roots in Portugal, it has also found its way into other parts of the world, particularly among Portuguese immigrant communities. However, its historical significance and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeArruda

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

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

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