Aréchiga History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Aréchiga

What does the name Aréchiga mean?

The Aréchiga surname is a Basque habitational name from the of Aretxaga in Araba province, Basque Country. The place name comes from the Basque elements "aretx," meaning "oak," and "aga," meaning "a group or grove."

Early Origins of the Aréchiga family

The surname Aréchiga was first found in the "barrio" of the name Arechaga in Durango, Vizcaya.

Early History of the Aréchiga family

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Aréchiga Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Arechaga, Arechiga, Aréchiga, Aretxaga and others.

Early Notables of the Aréchiga family

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Aréchiga Ranking

In the United States, the name Aréchiga is the 16,651^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Aréchiga migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Aréchiga Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Leopoldo Arechiga, aged 25, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Morro Castle" in 1920 2
Leopoldo Arechiga, aged 25, who landed in America from Mexico DF, Mexico, in 1920
Philip Arechiga, aged 30, who immigrated to America from Pachuca, Mexico, in 1923
Philip Arechiga, aged 30, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Monterey" in 1923 2
Augustin Arechiga, aged 30, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Havana" in 1928 2
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Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result