Find out how popular the last name Aarhus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aarhus.

Aarhus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aarhus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aarhus in America

Aarhus is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aarhus surname appeared 254 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aarhus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aarhus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aarhus

The surname AARHUS is of Danish origin, tracing its roots back to the city of Aarhus in Denmark, one of the oldest cities in the country. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "ār" meaning "mouth" and "hūs" meaning "house," referring to a settlement located at the mouth of a river.

The earliest recorded instances of the AARHUS surname can be found in Danish historical records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed that the name was initially used to identify individuals who originated from or resided in the city of Aarhus or its surrounding areas.

In the 14th century, the AARHUS name appears in the "Jordebog" (land registry) of King Valdemar IV, indicating the presence of landowners and residents bearing this surname in various parts of Denmark.

One notable historical figure with the AARHUS surname was Maren Aarhus (1518-1586), a prominent Danish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the political and social affairs of her time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the AARHUS name gained prominence as the city of Aarhus grew in importance as a center of trade and commerce. Several merchants and tradesmen with this surname are recorded in the city's archives and guild records.

In the 18th century, Peder Aarhus (1704-1778) was a respected Danish theologian and author, known for his contributions to religious literature and his sermons.

The 19th century saw the AARHUS name spread beyond Denmark as Danish immigrants settled in other parts of the world. Søren Aarhus (1824-1897), for instance, was a Danish-American entrepreneur who established a successful brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Another notable figure was Johanne Aarhus (1863-1938), a Danish feminist and advocate for women's rights, who played a pivotal role in the suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for women in education and employment.

Throughout its history, the AARHUS surname has maintained strong ties to its Danish heritage and the city of Aarhus, where it originated. While variations in spelling may have occurred over time, the surname continues to be a prominent part of Danish culture and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aarhus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aarhus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aarhus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aarhus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aarhus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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