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

Arrasmith, 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 Arrasmith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arrasmith in America

Arrasmith is the 30165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arrasmith surname appeared 777 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 Arrasmith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arrasmith 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 Arrasmith

The surname ARRASMITH is of English origin, and it dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, specifically in the village of Arramshire, which was located near the town of Sheffield. The name is derived from the Old English words "ærra" meaning "former" and "smiðe" meaning "smith," suggesting that it was initially used to refer to a former blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname ARRASMITH can be found in the Feet of Fines, a legal document from 1273, which references a certain William Arrasmith from Yorkshire. Another early record is from the Hundred Rolls of 1275, which lists a John Arrasmith as a landowner in the village of Arramshire.

During the 14th century, the surname began to appear in various records across other parts of England, indicating that members of the Arrasmith family had migrated from their ancestral homeland. In 1327, a Thomas Arrasmith was recorded as a resident of London in the city's tax rolls.

Notable individuals with the surname ARRASMITH throughout history include:

1. Robert Arrasmith (c. 1450 - 1525), a renowned blacksmith from Stratford-upon-Avon, who is believed to have crafted metalwork for the construction of the town's famous church.

2. Elizabeth Arrasmith (1588 - 1662), a midwife from Essex who gained recognition for her expertise in delivering babies during a time when childbirth was extremely dangerous.

3. John Arrasmith (1670 - 1732), a successful merchant and trader from Bristol, who established trade routes between England and the American colonies.

4. William Arrasmith (1795 - 1872), an English architect and civil engineer who designed several notable bridges and public buildings in London during the Victorian era.

5. Mary Arrasmith (1845 - 1921), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Yorkshire, who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for girls in the late 19th century.

The surname ARRASMITH has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Arramsmithe, Arramsmythe, and Arramsmyth, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices of the time. However, the name has maintained its distinct connection to its Yorkshire roots and the ancient trade of metalworking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arrasmith

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

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

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