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

Arender, 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 Arender surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arender in America

Arender is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arender surname appeared 336 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 Arender.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arender 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 Arender

The surname Arender is of German origin, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was derived from the German word "arende," meaning a lease or rent. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in land tenancy or leasing arrangements.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appears in various spellings, such as Arender, Arrender, and Arende. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Augsburg, dating back to the late 1500s.

A notable historical figure bearing the Arender surname was Hans Arender, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Nuremberg during the 17th century. His surname is documented in several business records and property deeds from that era, providing insight into the name's presence among the affluent classes of the time.

Another individual of note was Johann Arender, a scholar and theologian born in Regensburg in 1632. He authored several works on religious philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt. His legacy contributed to the academic and intellectual circles of the period.

In the 18th century, the surname Arender can be found in the records of the town of Bamberg, where a family of millers and bakers bearing the name resided. This connection to the milling trade suggests that the name may have also been associated with occupations related to grain and flour production.

Furthermore, the Arender name has been traced to the town of Würzburg, where a prominent family of winemakers lived during the 19th century. One member, Friedrich Arender, born in 1812, became renowned for his exceptional vineyards and the quality of his wines, which were exported throughout Europe.

While the Arender surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its origins and historical significance remain strongly tied to the regions of Bavaria and the surrounding areas, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arender

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

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

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