2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Arries
A surname possibly originating from the Greek word "arrhenos" meaning male or masculine.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Arries. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arries surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Arries in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arries, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Arries
The surname Arries is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Dutch word "arend," meaning "eagle." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who had a keen eye or was a fierce warrior, likening them to the noble and powerful eagle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arries appears in the Goudse Archieven (Gouda Archives), a collection of historical documents from the Dutch city of Gouda, dating back to the 14th century. An entry from 1382 mentions a "Jan Arries van Leyden," indicating that the surname was already in use at that time.
During the 16th century, the name Arries was found in various Dutch records, including the Leiden Archief (Leiden Archives) and the Doop-, Trouw- en Begraafregisters (Baptism, Marriage, and Burial Registers) of several Dutch cities. One notable individual from this period was Pieter Arries (1516-1583), a renowned artist and engraver from Amsterdam.
In the 17th century, the Arries surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly Germany and England. One prominent figure was Johann Arries (1634-1706), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and natural law.
The 18th century saw the birth of several notable individuals with the Arries surname. These included William Arries (1718-1792), an English poet and author, and Johann Friedrich Arries (1745-1810), a German composer and organist known for his work in the Classical style.
Moving into the 19th century, the Arries surname continued to gain prominence. One notable individual was Louis Arries (1835-1901), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Realist movement. Another was Charles Arries (1857-1932), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
Throughout its history, the Arries surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, scholars, musicians, and architects. While its exact origins may be lost to time, the name's connection to the eagle and its symbolism of strength, vision, and nobility have endured.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arries
Among Census respondents with the surname Arries, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Arries bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Arries surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.0% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 10
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arries
Arries appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-12 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,929 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 22,929 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Arries surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arries bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Arries surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arries?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Arries. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Arries?
Arries ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Arries. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Arries.
Has Arries become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arries went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Arries?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arries, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Arries in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arries appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.0%), Hispanic (9.4%), Two or More Races (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Arries (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Arries mean?
A surname possibly originating from the Greek word "arrhenos" meaning male or masculine. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Arries (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Arries?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.