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

Arts, 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 Arts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arts in America

Arts is the 40144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arts surname appeared 546 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 Arts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arts 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 Arts

The surname ARTS is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "artes," which referred to someone skilled in the liberal arts or a learned person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions an individual named "Aluric Artis" residing in the county of Suffolk. This suggests the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name ARTS appeared in various records, often associated with individuals involved in scholarly or educational pursuits. For instance, a certain John Artes was listed as a scholar at Oxford University in 1265.

During the Renaissance period, the ARTS surname gained prominence, with several notable figures bearing the name. One such individual was John Arts (1547-1615), an English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal under Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name ARTS was found in various parts of England, including the county of Lincolnshire, where a family by the name of Arts resided in the village of Somerby. William Arts (1615-1679), a member of this family, was a prominent landowner and magistrate.

Another person of note was Sir Robert Arts (1665-1734), a successful merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1712. He played a significant role in the commercial and political life of the city during the early 18th century.

The ARTS surname also spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland, where a family by the name of Arts settled in the region of Aberdeenshire. One member, James Arts (1788-1867), gained recognition as a renowned mathematician and professor at the University of Aberdeen.

As the name ARTS evolved over time, various spellings emerged, such as Artes, Artis, and Arths. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

In summary, the surname ARTS has a rich history rooted in the English medieval period, with connections to scholarship, the arts, and intellectual pursuits. It has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, from music and education to politics and commerce, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arts

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

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

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