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

Arentz, 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 Arentz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arentz in America

Arentz is the 36695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arentz surname appeared 609 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 Arentz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arentz 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 Arentz

The surname Arentz has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Arenz," which means "eagle's nest." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an eagle's nest or in a location known for its eagles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arentz surname can be found in the parish records of Cologne, Germany, from the late 1500s. These records mention individuals with the name Arentz residing in the city and surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name Arentz started appearing in other regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River. During this time, variations of the spelling, such as "Arentz," "Arentzs," and "Arentze," became more common.

The Arentz surname is also closely associated with the town of Ahrweiler, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Historical records from the 18th century indicate that several families with the name Arentz lived in this town and the surrounding villages.

One notable individual with the Arentz surname was Johann Adam Arentz, a German painter who lived from 1683 to 1743. He was known for his religious paintings and worked extensively in churches and monasteries throughout Germany.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Arentz, a German politician and lawyer who lived from 1807 to 1879. He served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and played a significant role in the unification of Germany.

In the 19th century, the Arentz surname began to spread beyond Germany as families immigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One example is Heinrich Arentz, a German-American architect who was born in 1823 and designed several notable buildings in New York City.

Karl Arentz, born in 1876, was a German-American artist and illustrator who was known for his work in magazines and books during the early 20th century.

The name Arentz has also been associated with several places and locations throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Arenzville in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is believed to have derived its name from the Arentz surname.

Overall, the surname Arentz has a rich history rooted in Germany, with connections to various regions, professions, and notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arentz

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

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

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