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

Arbuckle, 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 Arbuckle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arbuckle in America

Arbuckle is the 7564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arbuckle surname appeared 4,393 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Arbuckle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arbuckle 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 Arbuckle

The surname Arbuckle originated in Scotland, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the lands of Arbuthnott, located near Stonehaven in Kincardineshire. The name is believed to have evolved from the Gaelic term "ath-buthna," meaning "at the outer hut or dwelling."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which lists David de Arbuthnot as a landowner who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The Arbuckles were a prominent family in the region, with connections to the powerful Keith Earls Marischal.

In the 14th century, a branch of the family settled in the county of Ulster, Ireland, where they became established as landowners and played a significant role in the region's history. Notable individuals from this branch include John Arbuckle (1585-1655), a merchant and landowner in County Londonderry.

The Arbuckle name can be found in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. For instance, Sir Robert Arbuthnot (1552-1630) was a Scottish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Scottish Parliament. Another notable figure was Viscount Thomas Arbuthnot (1776-1868), a British naval officer and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Arbuckle was William Arbuckle (c. 1300), a Scottish landowner and military leader who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence. In the 16th century, James Arbuckle (1537-1605) was a Scottish clergyman and religious reformer who played a significant role in the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland.

The name also gained prominence in the United States, where several individuals made their mark in various fields. Amos Arbuckle (1778-1851) was an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle (1887-1933) was a famous American actor and comedian during the silent film era.

While the surname Arbuckle has evolved over time, with various spellings such as Arbuthnot and Arbutnott, its roots can be traced back to the Scottish lands of Arbuthnott, where the name originated and gained prominence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arbuckle

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

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

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