The noble Spanish family name Araja is classified as being of habitation origin, as it is derived from either the location of the place of residence of the initial bearer or from the name of the town or village from whence he hailed. The etymology of this name lies in the Basque term "araia," meaning "flowing valley." Therefore the surname Araja was adopted by those who lived in the town or village of Arraya situated, most likely, in a valley.
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Early Origins of the Araja family
The surname Araja was first found in the town of Arraya in the province of Alava, Basque Country. Early records also include a branch of the Araja family whose ancestral seat was located in Ribera de Oveja in the province of Caceres.
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Early History of the Araja family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Araja research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1841 is included under the topic Early Araja History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Araja Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Arraya, Araya, Araja, Arrayo, Arrayas and others.
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Early Notables of the Araja family
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Migration of the Araja family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria De Araya who settled in New Spain in 1568; and Jose Araya who arrived in San Francisco in 1851.
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