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

Arial, 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 Arial surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arial in America

Arial is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arial surname appeared 123 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 Arial.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arial 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 Arial

The surname Arial is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "area," which means a level or open space, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a field or clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arial can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1287, which mentions a family with the surname Ariali. This spelling variation is believed to be an earlier form of the modern Arial.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several historical records across various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. During this period, the name was also sometimes spelled as Ariale or Arialli, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

While the name does not appear in the famous Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, it is mentioned in other notable historical documents from Italy.

One notable individual with the surname Arial was Giovanni Arial, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Venice in the late 15th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his influential role in the city's financial affairs.

Another individual of note was Lucrezia Arial, a skilled lace maker from the city of Burano, near Venice, who lived in the 16th century. Her intricate lace designs were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the 17th century, Pietro Arial was a renowned architect from Milan, known for his innovative designs and his contributions to the Baroque architectural style. He designed several churches and palaces that still stand today.

Moving into the 18th century, Giacomo Arial was a renowned painter from the city of Verona. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from everyday life, were celebrated for their attention to detail and vivid colors.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Francesca Arial was a prominent figure in the Italian women's rights movement. Born in 1832 in Turin, she advocated for women's education and played a significant role in the establishment of several schools and institutions dedicated to the empowerment of women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arial

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

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

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