The noble Spanish family name Arraya 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 Arraya 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 Arraya family
The surname Arraya was first found in the town of Arraya in the province of Alava, Basque Country. Early records also include a branch of the Arraya family whose ancestral seat was located in Ribera de Oveja in the province of Caceres.
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Early History of the Arraya family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Arraya research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1841 is included under the topic Early Arraya History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Arraya Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Arraya, Araya, Araja, Arrayo, Arrayas and others.
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Early Notables of the Arraya family
Prominent among bearers of the family name at this time was
Urbano Arraya, who entered the Infantry unit of the Spanish military in the year 1841
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Migration of the Arraya 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.
Contemporary Notables of the name Arraya (post 1700)
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Filemón Arraya (b. 1917), painter born in Argentina
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