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

Artis, 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 Artis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artis in America

Artis is the 3682nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artis surname appeared 9,656 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Artis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artis 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 Artis

The surname Artis originated in Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "arte," meaning "art" or "skill," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was skilled in a particular craft or trade.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Artis can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Artis is mentioned in a document dated 1287. This document records a land transaction involving Giovanni, who was likely a skilled artisan or craftsman.

In the 14th century, the name Artis also appeared in the records of the city of Venice, where a family by that name was known for their expertise in glass-making and other artistic endeavors. One of the most notable members of this family was Marco Artis, a renowned glassblower who lived from 1342 to 1412.

During the Renaissance period, the name Artis became associated with the arts and culture that flourished in Italy at the time. One of the most famous bearers of this name was the painter and architect Giacomo Artis, who lived from 1470 to 1531 and was known for his contributions to the development of the Mannerist style.

In the 17th century, the Artis surname spread to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. A notable figure from this period was the Spanish painter Juan Artis, who lived from 1609 to 1679 and was known for his religious works and portraits.

As the centuries passed, the Artis surname continued to be associated with artistic and cultural pursuits. In the 19th century, one of the most prominent bearers of this name was the German composer and conductor Felix Artis, who lived from 1810 to 1892 and was known for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music.

Throughout its history, the surname Artis has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, crafts, and cultural spheres. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has become a symbol of creativity, skill, and artistic expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artis

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

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

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