Arturo Herrera

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arturo Herrera — Spanish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arturo Herrera is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Arturo is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand. The surname Herrera: Herrera is a surname of Spanish origin, from the Latin word ferrāria, meaning "iron mine" or "iron works" and also the feminine of Latin ferrārius, "of or pertaining to iron"; or, alternatively, the feminine of Spanish herrero ("ironsmith", from ferrārius), which also gives the surname Herrero. Variants of the name include Errera, Ferrera and the less common Bherrera. Its equivalent in Portuguese and Galician is Ferreira. Also, because of Spanish naming customs, some people are listed here with their family name as their second-to-last name. Arturo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arturo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arturo

Spanish

Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand.

Surname: Herrera

Spanish

Herrera is a surname of Spanish origin, from the Latin word ferrāria, meaning "iron mine" or "iron works" and also the feminine of Latin ferrārius, "of or pertaining to iron"; or, alternatively, the feminine of Spanish herrero ("ironsmith", from ferrārius), which also gives the surname Herrero. Variants of the name include Errera, Ferrera and the less common Bherrera. Its equivalent in Portuguese and Galician is Ferreira. Also, because of Spanish naming customs, some people are listed here with their family name as their second-to-last name.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arturo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arturo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Arturo Herrera

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arturo Herrera:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arturo?
The first name Arturo originates from Spanish. Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand.
When was Arturo most popular?
The name Arturo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Herrera?
The surname Herrera originates from Spanish. Herrera is a surname of Spanish origin, from the Latin word ferrāria, meaning "iron mine" or "iron works" and also the feminine of Latin ferrārius, "of or pertaining to iron"; or, alternatively, the feminine of Spanish herrero ("ironsmith", from ferrārius), which also gives the surname Herrero. Variants of the name include Errera, Ferrera and the less common Bherrera. Its equivalent in Portuguese and Galician is Ferreira. Also, because of Spanish naming customs, some people are listed here with their family name as their second-to-last name.
How common is the surname Herrera?
The surname Herrera is shared by approximately 193K people worldwide.
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