Arizona

Meaning

Derived from a Native American place name, possibly meaning 'dry zone' or 'arid region'.

Etymology

The name Arizona derives from Spanish colonial nomenclature applied to a Native American region, with origins possibly in O'odham or Apache languages. The exact etymology remains debated among scholars.

About the Arizona Surname

Arizona is an extremely rare surname, primarily known as a state name derived from Spanish colonial geography. Its use as a personal surname is exceptional.

Distribution

Rare as a surname; primarily found in the southwestern United States.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Arizona Surname