Arnold Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Arnold Name Meaning: A surname of German origin which consists of arn, meaning 'eagle' and wald meaning 'power'.

A name given to someone of the place name 'Arnold' in Northern England. May have also been given to someone strong and powerful.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Arnold Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Arnold family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,754
Agricultural Labourer 652
Labourer 163
House Servant 136
Dress Maker 109
Servant 74
Laundress 70
Straw Plaiter 68
General Servant 61
Shoe Maker 61
Carpenter 59
Carter 58
House Keeper 58
Coal Miner 51
Gardener 46
Silk Weaver 44
Tailor 41
Blacksmith 38
House Maid 38
Domestic Servant 36
Nurse 35
Butcher 33
Cook 32
Groom 32
Wife 25

Arnold Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Arnold 100% 120,237
2 Ronald 50% 2,089
3 Arnould 86% 400
4 Renold 67% 345
5 Arnald 83% 287
6 Ornold 83% 102

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The surname Arnold is the most popular version of all its varients

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