Arvizu

Arvizu is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Alexander Arvizu, United States diplomat
 * Jorge Arvizu (1932–2014), Mexican voice actor
 * Manuel Arvizu (1919–2009), Mexican Bishop
 * Michelle Arvizu, television and film actress
 * Reginald Arvizu (born 1969), bassist of the band Korn

History and origin
This last name is a toponym from the Basque language. Its origin derives from the noun arbi, which means "turnip", and the abundant particle-tzu. Which means "fields of turnips." However, this would have its roots in Albitz or Almitz (hay, cut and dried grass, straw, or fodder) with the same suffix, meaning "hay, herbal."

Moreover, in Basque, variant of Arbizu; this surname is rare in northern Spain and is found mainly in Mexico.