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Arzu Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Honduras, Belize, and Guatemala): Castilianized form of a Basque topographic name from (h)arri ‘stone’.

The name reflects the geographical features and characteristics of the region.

The suffix -zu means ‘abundance of’, indicating a rich presence of stone in the area.

This etymology highlights the blending of cultures and languages in these countries.

Understanding such names provides insight into the history and settlement patterns of the Hispanic communities.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Arzu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arzu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Arzu families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arzu's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arzu families in 1880.
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Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arzu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arzu in 1963 was 43, and 31 in 2004.

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