Arauz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Noble surnames, such as Arauz, evoke images of the ancient homeland of the Spanish people. The original bearer of the name Arauz, which is a local surname, once lived, held land, or was born in the beautiful region of Spain. In Spain, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. Many Spanish local names reflect Arabic words or place-names because Spain was conquered by the Muslim Moors from the 8th to 12th centuries. The Arauz family originally lived beside a body of water.

Early Origins of the Arauz family

The surname Arauz was first found in Castile, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Arauz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Arauz research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1252, 1498, 1551, 1646, 1678 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Arauz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Arauz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Arroyo, de Arroyo, del Arroyo, Arroyos, Arroyal, de Arroyal, Arroyuelo, de Arroyuelo, Arroyuela and many more.

Early Notables of the Arauz family

Prominent among members of the family was Diego de Arroyo (1498-1551), Spanish artist who became court painter to King Carlos V, and was best known for his portraits and miniatures; Juan de Arroyo (died 1678), Spanish painter...
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Migration of the Arauz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Arroyo, who sailed to America in 1512; Gonzalo del Arroyo sailed to America in 1513; Alonso de Arroyuelo sailed to America in 1514; Alonso de Arroyuela sailed to America in 1516.

Contemporary Notables of the name Arauz (post 1700) +

Félix Arauz (1935-2024), Ecuadorian multiple award winning painter including many national awards
Jorge Arauz, American editor
José María Araúz de Robles Estremera (1898-1977), Spanish politician, businessman and bull breeder
Vanessa Arauz León (b. 1989), Ecuadorian football manager
Reina Cristina Torres de Araúz (1932-1982), née Torres Pérez, a prominent Panamanian anthropologist, ethnographer and professor
Marcelo Araúz Lavadenz (b. 1934), Bolivian festival director, culture promoter, choir leader, and music educator
Jonathan Aldair Araúz (b. 1998), Panamanian professional baseball shortstop and second baseman
María Gardenia Arauz Menacho (b. 1972), Bolivian politician and trade unionist
Blanca Stella Aráuz Pineda (1909-1933), first National Heroine of Nicaragua, she was noted as a Telegraphist
Oscar Mario Arauz Soleto (b. 1980), Bolivian football striker
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