Explore the Family Name Argueta
The meaning of Argueta
Basque: altered form of Elgueta, itself a Castilianized form of Elgeta, a habitational name from Elgeta (in Castilian: Elgueta) in Gipuzkoa province, Basque Country (Spain). This surname, which is most common in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, is very rare in the Basque Country. Compare Argeta. History: The surname Argueta was apparently first brought to America by Hernando de Elgueta/Argueta, who in the early 16th century took part in the conquest of Mexico with Hernán Cortés. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Mario, Julio, Luis, Francisco, Juan, Santos, Ana, Manuel, Jorge, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Argueta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Argueta has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Argueta was ranked as the 3357th most popular surname, with 9738 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, its rank had risen to 2054th, representing a change of 38.81%. The number of people with the surname Argueta also saw a significant increase from 9738 in 2000 to 17540 in 2010, an impressive growth of 80.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,357 | #2,054 | 38.81% |
| Count | 9,738 | 17,540 | 80.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.61 | 5.95 | 64.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argueta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Argueta identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 95.54% identified as Hispanic, and this percentage slightly rose to 96.16% in 2010. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname Argueta have seen a decrease over the decade. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 11.43%, while the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 7.69%. Those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw decreases of 14.63% and 58.33% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 36.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.54% | 96.16% | 0.65% |
| White | 3.15% | 2.79% | -11.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.48% | -7.69% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.35% | -14.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.25% | 0.16% | -36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.05% | -58.33% |
Argueta ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Argueta is Indigenous American, which comprises 41.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Spanish & Portuguese (37.5%) and British & Irish (6.9%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Senegambian & Guinean, Angolan & Congolese, Italian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Indigenous American | 41.7% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 37.5% |
| British & Irish | 6.9% |
| Other | 14.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Argueta
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Argueta have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 57.60% |
| Zacatecas, Mexico | 57.60% |
| Guerrero, Mexico | 57.60% |
| Sinaloa, Mexico | 57.60% |
| Sonora, Mexico | 57.60% |
What Argueta haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Argueta is R-FGC924, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-FGC924 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include Q-M3 and E-M78, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ledesma, Benitez, Bernal, Cervantes, Prado, Miguel, Solorzano, Solano, Oliva, Parra.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Argueta surname are: A2, B2, D1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Argueta have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Argueta" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Argueta" Surname 52.2%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Argueta" Surname 21.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Argueta" Surname 7.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Argueta?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Argueta are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition