Arévalo
A Spanish surname taken from the name of the town of Arévalo in Castile, Spain.
The #1,499 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 12,921 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Arévalo is a habitational surname, meaning it originally identified someone who came from the town of Arévalo in the province of Ávila, Spain. The place name is generally treated as very old and probably predates Spanish itself, so its deepest meaning is uncertain. As with many Spanish surnames, the family name began as a geographic label and later became hereditary.
History
The surname spread from Spain into the wider Spanish-speaking world during the period of migration and colonial expansion. It is now found especially in Spain and in Latin America, with a notable presence in the United States as well. The accented form Arévalo is common in Spanish, though the accent is often dropped in English-language records.
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Fun fact
The town of Arévalo is known for its medieval walls and its importance in Castilian history.