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

Argraves, 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 Argraves surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Argraves in America

Argraves is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Argraves surname appeared 187 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 Argraves.

We can also compare 2010 data for Argraves 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 Argraves

The surname Argraves has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from a location name, which was a common practice during that era. The name Argraves could possibly be a combination of the Old English words "arg," meaning cowardly or lazy, and "graefe," meaning grove or thicket, suggesting it may have referred to someone who lived in a particular forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Argraves can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where a person named Robertus de Argraves is mentioned. This historical document was a record of financial transactions and accounts kept by the Exchequer of England during the reign of King Henry II.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Argrave, Argreave, and Argrayve, reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the time. A notable figure from this period was Sir John Argraves, a knight who fought in the Battle of Evesham in 1265 during the Second Barons' War against King Henry III.

During the 14th century, the name Argraves began to spread across different regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in counties like Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire. One significant figure was William Argraves, a wealthy landowner and merchant from York, who was born around 1320.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a prominent Argraves family in Staffordshire. Sir John Argraves, born in 1520, was a respected lawyer and judge who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. His son, Richard Argraves (1560-1635), was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several religious treatises.

In the 17th century, the name Argraves was also found in Scotland, where a branch of the family settled. One notable individual from this period was James Argraves (1625-1698), a Scottish minister and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

Throughout history, the surname Argraves has been associated with various places, including the village of Argrave in Yorkshire, which may have contributed to the name's origin. Additionally, variations like Argrave's Hill and Argrave's Wood existed, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and geographical locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Argraves

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

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

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