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

Arcement, 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 Arcement surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcement in America

Arcement is the 34314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcement surname appeared 661 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 Arcement.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arcement 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 Arcement

The surname ARCEMENT is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "arcement," which referred to the action of arching or vaulting, often in architectural contexts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a historic survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions an individual named Radulfus de Arcement, who held lands in Normandy.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, as the practice of hereditary surnames became more widespread, the name ARCEMENT likely emerged as a descriptive surname for individuals involved in the construction or maintenance of arched structures, such as bridges, vaults, or buildings.

In the 14th century, records show a prominent figure named Jean ARCEMENT, who was a master mason and architect responsible for the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in northern France.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Pierre ARCEMENT (1512-1578), a renowned sculptor and stonemason who contributed to the embellishment of various royal residences, including the Palace of Fontainebleau.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the form of "Arceman" in the parish records of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, a commune in Normandy, France. This variation likely reflects regional dialect or linguistic evolution over time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name in England can be traced back to the late 16th century, with records showing an individual named William ARCEMENT (1564-1628), who was a skilled architect and stonemason involved in the construction of several churches and manor houses in Lincolnshire.

Another significant figure was Jacques ARCEMENT (1680-1756), a French architect and engineer who made significant contributions to the fortification systems of various cities, including Lille and Metz.

In the 19th century, the ARCEMENT name gained further recognition through the work of Louis-Eugène ARCEMENT (1818-1891), a renowned French architect who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Augustin and the Grand Palais.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcement

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

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

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