2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Arttus
A Finnish surname derived from the personal name Arthur.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Arttus. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arttus 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Arttus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arttus, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Arttus
The surname ARTTUS originates from the Germanic regions of central Europe, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ard," meaning "earth" or "land," combined with the suffix "-us," indicating possession or association.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ARTTUS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dated around the 11th century. This suggests that the name may have been prominent among the Saxon nobility or landowning classes during that era.
In the 13th century, the name ARTTUS appeared in the Liber Censuum, a papal record of taxes and tithes collected from various regions across Europe. This entry indicates that individuals bearing this surname held properties or estates within the Holy Roman Empire.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname ARTTUS was Johannes Arttus (1510-1578), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and served as a pastor in several German cities.
Another notable ARTTUS was Hieronymus Arttus (1570-1634), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Jena. His treatises on civil and canon law were highly influential in his time.
In the 18th century, the ARTTUS name gained prominence in the arts, with Johann Arttus (1732-1802), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were widely exhibited and collected throughout Europe.
The surname also has connections to various place names and locations across central Europe, such as the town of Arttus in Saxony and the village of Arttushausen in Hesse, which may have derived their names from individuals bearing this surname or vice versa.
Throughout history, the ARTTUS surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, landowners, and members of the clergy, reflecting its rich heritage and diverse origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arttus
Among Census respondents with the surname Arttus, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Arttus 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 Arttus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 105
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arttus
Arttus appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,674 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 4,674 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 Arttus 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 | #152,628 | #147,954 | 3.1% |
| Count | 107 | 112 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arttus bearers went from 107 to 112 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 4,674 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #147,954.
FAQ
Arttus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arttus?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Arttus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Arttus?
Arttus ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Arttus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Arttus.
Has Arttus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arttus went from 107 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Arttus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arttus, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Arttus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arttus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Two or More Races (4.5%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Arttus (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 Arttus mean?
A Finnish surname derived from the personal name Arthur. 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 Arttus (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 common is the surname Arttus?
See how many people have the last name Arttus on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.