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

Arrant, 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 Arrant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrant in America

Arrant is the 23662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrant surname appeared 1,071 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 Arrant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrant 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 Arrant

The surname Arrant is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "arrant," meaning "wandering" or "vagabond." This name likely originated in the Middle Ages, when many individuals were given descriptive surnames based on their occupations, physical characteristics, or personalities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Arrant surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a person named William le Arrant is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century.

The Arrant surname is also documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327, which list a John Arrant as a taxpayer. This record provides further evidence of the name's early use and distribution in different parts of England.

During the 16th century, the Arrant surname appeared in various parish records and historical documents. One notable example is the will of John Arrant from Weston-upon-Trent, Derbyshire, dated 1542. This document sheds light on the family's presence in the East Midlands region.

In the 17th century, the Arrant surname was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Thomas Arrant, a prominent merchant from London, who was born in 1620 and died in 1685. Another was William Arrant, a Puritan minister from Massachusetts, who lived from 1638 to 1711 and played a significant role in the early history of New England.

As time passed, the Arrant surname spread across different regions of England and eventually beyond. In the 18th century, there are records of Arrants in various counties, including Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire.

One notable figure from this period was John Arrant, a renowned botanist and naturalist born in 1724 in Gloucestershire. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is remembered for his extensive collection of botanical specimens.

In the 19th century, the Arrant surname continued to be found in various parts of Britain and the British Empire. One notable individual from this era was Sir William Arrant, a British military officer who served in the Crimean War and was born in 1825 in Oxfordshire.

Throughout its history, the Arrant surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including merchants, clergymen, scientists, and military personnel. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term for wanderers or vagabonds, it has evolved to represent a rich tapestry of family histories and contributions to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrant

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

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

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