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

Arty, 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 Arty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arty in America

Arty is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arty surname appeared 124 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 Arty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arty 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 Arty

The surname "ARTY" is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the Middle English word "arte," which means "skill" or "craft." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to a skilled artisan or craftsman.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The name "ARTY" likely arose as a descriptive nickname for someone who was particularly skilled in a particular craft or trade.

While there are no definitive historical references to the name "ARTY" in major manuscripts or records like the Domesday Book, it is possible that early spellings of the name may have been recorded under different variations, such as "Arte," "Artte," or "Artie."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ARTY" can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from the year 1296, where a certain William Arty is listed as a resident of that county. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname "ARTY." One example is John Arty, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century (c. 1520-1590). Another is Thomas Arty, a renowned painter from the 17th century (c. 1640-1708), whose works are displayed in various art galleries across Europe.

In the 18th century, we find mention of Sir Robert Arty (1720-1795), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Seven Years' War. Another significant figure was Elizabeth Arty (1775-1842), an influential writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education reform.

Moving into the 19th century, we encounter William Arty (1810-1878), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic St. Pancras Station.

Throughout its history, the surname "ARTY" has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, reflecting its origins as a descriptive occupational name. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to the concept of skill and craftsmanship has remained a consistent thread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arty

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

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

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