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

Arterburn, 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 Arterburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arterburn in America

Arterburn is the 21524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arterburn surname appeared 1,213 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 Arterburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arterburn 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 Arterburn

The surname Arterburn is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from a combination of the Old English words "aeþere" meaning river or stream, and "burna" meaning a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have originated in an area where the bearers lived near a small river or stream.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1327, where it appears as "Adreburn". This early variation highlights the name's evolution over time. Another early reference is found in the Assize Court Rolls of Cheshire in 1392, where it is listed as "Athirburn".

The Arterburn name has been associated with various locations in England, particularly in the counties of Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Lancashire. Some of these areas may have been the original homelands of the family, leading to the adoption of the name as a locational surname.

One notable bearer of the Arterburn name was John Arterburn, born in 1602 in Lancashire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the 17th century. Another historical figure was William Arterburn (1765-1842), a skilled clockmaker from Staffordshire who gained recognition for his intricate timepieces.

In the 16th century, the Arterburn family was recorded in the parish records of Prestbury, Cheshire, where several members of the family were listed as landowners and farmers. This suggests that the name had gained a foothold in the region by that time.

Other early mentions of the Arterburn name can be found in various historical documents, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls of Cheshire in the late 17th century, and the Land Tax Assessments of Lancashire in the 18th century.

While not appearing in the renowned Domesday Book, the Arterburn surname has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in England. Its origins are rooted in the geographical features of the areas where the early bearers of the name resided, reflecting the importance of location in the development of many English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arterburn

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

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

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