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

Arave, 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 Arave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arave in America

Arave is the 44193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arave surname appeared 487 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 Arave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arave 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 Arave

The surname Arave has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries CE.

The name Arave is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "arava," which means "a flat, desert-like region." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals hailing from arid or semi-arid areas, potentially indicating their place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arave can be found in the Rajput clan genealogies from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. These ancient texts, dating back to the 11th century, mention individuals bearing the surname Arave among the warrior clans of the region.

In the 13th century, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet named Arave Narayana composed several influential works on grammar and linguistics. His literary contributions helped establish the name Arave within the scholarly circles of the time.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the Arave surname was also found among the diverse communities of the Indian subcontinent. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the name Arave holding various positions, including administrators, traders, and landowners.

One notable figure was Arave Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him recognition, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In the 18th century, Arave Pandit, a revered scholar and astrologer from the city of Varanasi, gained widespread acclaim for his astrological treatises and contributions to the study of the Vedic sciences.

Another prominent individual bearing the Arave surname was Arave Gangadhar, a renowned artist who lived in the 19th century. His intricate miniature paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and folklore are preserved in various museums and private collections.

While the surname Arave is predominantly found in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots of the name can be traced back to the diverse regions and cultures of the Indian subcontinent, where it has held a significant presence for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arave

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

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 Arave 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 Arave 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 Arave was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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