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

Arinze, 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 Arinze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arinze in America

Arinze is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arinze surname appeared 159 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 Arinze.

The history of the last name Arinze

The surname Arinze is of Nigerian origin and is believed to have originated in the Igbo region of southeastern Nigeria. It is an Igbo name derived from the word "ari" meaning "great" or "big" and "nze" meaning "man" or "person." The name Arinze can therefore be interpreted to mean "great man" or "big person."

The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and have a rich cultural heritage dating back several centuries. The use of the surname Arinze can be traced back to the pre-colonial era, when Igbo communities were organized into village groups and lineages.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts specifically mentioning the surname Arinze, it is likely that the name was used by prominent Igbo families and lineages during the pre-colonial and colonial periods.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Arinze was Francis Arinze, a Nigerian prelate of the Catholic Church who was born in 1932. He served as the Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments from 2002 to 2008.

Another notable individual with the surname Arinze was Chinua Arinze, a Nigerian writer and academic who lived from 1903 to 1987. He was known for his contributions to the study of Igbo language and literature.

In the 19th century, Okoro Arinze was a prominent Igbo chief and leader who played a significant role in the resistance against British colonial rule in southeastern Nigeria.

Nwafor Arinze was a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1920 to 2005. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Igbo community and his support for education and healthcare initiatives.

Lastly, Emmanuel Arinze was a Nigerian artist and sculptor who lived from 1926 to 2008. He was renowned for his innovative use of traditional Igbo art forms and his ability to blend them with contemporary styles.

Overall, the surname Arinze has a rich historical significance in the Igbo culture and has been borne by many notable individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields in Nigeria and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arinze

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

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

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