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

Artison, 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 Artison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artison in America

Artison is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artison surname appeared 168 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 Artison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artison 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 Artison

The surname ARTISON originated in England and dates back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "eart", meaning a plowed field or cultivated land, combined with the suffix "-son", indicating a patronymic name. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with agricultural activities or resided in areas known for their fertile lands.

One of the earliest recorded references to the ARTISON surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Artisun" in this historic record, reflecting the evolution of spelling over time.

During the 13th century, records from the county of Somerset mention a Richard Artison, who was a landowner in the village of Shepton Mallet. This is one of the earliest known individuals to bear this surname.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Artison (c. 1320 - 1382) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. He played a significant role in the local trade guilds and left a substantial estate upon his death.

The ARTISON surname can also be traced back to the village of Arthuret in Cumbria, which was once known as "Arthuretson" or "Arthurison". It is possible that some bearers of the surname may have originated from this area or had ancestors who migrated from there.

Another historical figure worth mentioning is Sir Thomas Artison (1540 - 1612), a prominent lawyer and judge during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a Member of Parliament and was appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in 1604.

In the 17th century, the ARTISON surname gained recognition through the work of William Artison (1609 - 1679), an English clergyman and author. He wrote several influential works on theology and was praised for his eloquence and scholarship.

The ARTISON name has been present throughout various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Somerset, and Cumbria, and has been passed down through generations, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artison

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

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

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