About Arroya
The surname Arroya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "arroyo," which means "stream" or "brook" in English. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a stream or brook. The name Arroya is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to water or nature.
The surname Arroya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arroya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Arroya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Arroya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.