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

Arnet, 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 Arnet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arnet in America

Arnet is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arnet surname appeared 270 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 Arnet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arnet 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 Arnet

The surname ARNET has its origins in France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "Arnaut" or "Arnald," which itself comes from the Germanic name "Aranwald," meaning "eagle power."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Arnett" in reference to a landowner in Normandy. This suggests that the name may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name ARNET was well-established in various regions of France, particularly in the northern provinces. Records from this time show variations in spelling, such as "Arnette," "Arnet," and "Arnault."

A notable bearer of the name was Jean Arnet (1386-1453), a French architect and master builder who oversaw the construction of the Château de Vincennes, a renowned medieval castle near Paris.

During the 16th century, the ARNET name spread across Europe, with families bearing the name found in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. One prominent figure was Pieter Arnet (1514-1578), a Dutch cartographer and engraver known for his detailed maps of the Low Countries.

In England, the ARNET surname can be traced back to the 17th century, with records showing families residing in various counties, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable individual was William Arnet (1628-1699), an English merchant and member of the East India Company.

The 18th century saw the ARNET name spread further across Europe and into the Americas. In France, Jean-Baptiste Arnet (1701-1782) was a respected philosopher and writer who contributed to the Enlightenment movement.

In the 19th century, the ARNET surname gained prominence in the United States, with families settling in various regions. One notable American was James Arnet (1818-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Throughout history, the ARNET surname has been associated with various professions, including architecture, cartography, philosophy, and business. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic name "Aranwald," reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse geographical spread of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arnet

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

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

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