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

Arcot, 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 Arcot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcot in America

Arcot is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcot surname appeared 148 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 Arcot.

The history of the last name Arcot

The surname ARCOT is believed to have originated in India, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the place name Arcot, which was the capital of the erstwhile Nawabs of Arcot in the state of Tamil Nadu. The name Arcot itself is thought to have originated from the Tamil word "Arukkadu," meaning "six forests."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ARCOT can be found in historical records pertaining to the Nawabs of Arcot, who ruled over a significant portion of southern India from the late 17th century until the mid-19th century. These rulers played a crucial role in the region's history, often allying with the British East India Company and influencing the course of events during the colonial period.

A notable figure bearing the surname ARCOT was Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah (1717-1795), who served as the Nawab of Arcot from 1749 until his death. He was a key ally of the British during the Carnatic Wars and played a pivotal role in establishing British dominance in southern India.

Another prominent individual with the ARCOT surname was Azim-ud-Dowlah (1746-1819), who succeeded his father Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah as the Nawab of Arcot. He continued the alliance with the British and was known for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of arts and culture.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the ARCOT surname also appeared in British historical records, particularly in connection with the Nawabs of Arcot and their interactions with the East India Company. For instance, Lord Macartney (1737-1806), a British statesman and diplomat, was involved in negotiations with the Nawabs of Arcot during his tenure as the Governor of Madras.

Another notable figure with the ARCOT surname was Ghulam Muhammad Ghaus Khan (1728-1801), who served as the Nawab of Arcot from 1787 to 1801. He was known for his efforts to modernize the administration and his support for educational reforms.

While the ARCOT surname originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical Nawabs of Arcot and the region's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcot

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

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 Arcot 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.

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

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