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UK surname

Arnaud

A French surname meaning someone who is brave and generous.

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Arnaud surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 125, ranked #26,827, up from #31,761 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bromley, Liverpool and County Durham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Arnaud is 141 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 861.5%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

2010

141 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Arnaud had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 29 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Arnaud surname distribution map

The map shows where the Arnaud surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Arnaud surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Arnaud over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 8 #31,867
1861 historical 22 #31,140
1881 historical 13 #31,761
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 19 #31,911
1911 historical 20 #31,288
1997 modern 88 #28,611
1998 modern 105 #26,822
1999 modern 116 #25,487
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 105 #26,940
2004 modern 112 #26,159
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 119 #25,413
2007 modern 122 #25,353
2008 modern 133 #24,350
2009 modern 140 #24,033
2010 modern 141 #24,460
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 132 #25,289
2013 modern 139 #24,912
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Arnauds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bromley, Liverpool, County Durham, Hammersmith and Fulham and Knowsley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bromley 006 Bromley
2 Liverpool 007 Liverpool
3 County Durham 043 County Durham
4 Hammersmith and Fulham 017 Hammersmith and Fulham
5 Knowsley 009 Knowsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Arnaud

These lists show first names that appear often with the Arnaud surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Arnaud

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Arnaud, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Arnaud surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Arnaud household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Arnaud is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Arnaud is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Arnaud falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Arnaud is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Arnaud, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Arnaud

The surname Arnaud is of French origin, derived from the Germanic personal name Arnaldus or Arnoldus. It is a combination of the Germanic elements "arn" meaning "eagle" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "power." The name was first recorded in France in the 8th century during the Carolingian dynasty.

The Arnaud name has its roots in the Languedoc region of southern France, particularly in the areas around Toulouse and Montpellier. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Arnalt, Arnalt, and Arnault, reflecting the local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Lérins, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Lérins on the island of Saint-Honorat, near Cannes. This document, dating back to the 9th century, mentions an individual named Arnaldus who was a witness to a land transaction.

The Arnaud name also appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record the landholdings and resources of England. This entry refers to a landowner named Arnaldus in the county of Wiltshire.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Arnaud surname throughout history are:

1. Arnaud de Villeneuve (c. 1238-1311), a renowned Catalan physician, alchemist, and philosopher. 2. Arnaud Amalric (c. 1160-1225), a Cistercian abbot and leader of the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. 3. Arnaud de Marsan (c. 1330-1400), a French knight and military commander during the Hundred Years' War. 4. Arnaud Bérenger (c. 1110-1181), the Count of Barcelona and Prince of Aragon, who played a significant role in the Reconquista. 5. Arnaud Daniel (c. 1180-1200), a renowned Occitan troubadour and one of the most influential poets of the Middle Ages.

The Arnaud name has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Arnaud-Guilhem, a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, and Arnaud-de-Vieux, a commune in the Landes department. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Arnaud surname who were landowners or influential figures in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Arnaud families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Arnaud surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Arnauds recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.94x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 3.94x
Kent 4 9.25x
Surrey 3 4.86x
Somerset 1 4.90x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Deptford St Paul in Kent leads with 3 Arnauds recorded in 1881 and an index of 89.82x.

Place Total Index
Deptford St Paul 3 89.82x
Southwark Christchurch 3 508.47x
St Anne Soho London 2 277.78x
St George Hanover Square 2 89.69x
Bathwick 1 434.78x
Herne 1 526.32x
St Pancras London 1 9.79x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Arnaud surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 2
Elizabeth 1
Jeanne 1
Maria 1
Marie 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Arnaud surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alphonse 1
Antoine 1
Charles 1
Francois 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
John 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Arnaud households.

FAQ

Arnaud surname: questions and answers

How common was the Arnaud surname in 1881?

In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Arnaud surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Arnaud surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Arnaud a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Arnaud surname mean?

A French surname meaning someone who is brave and generous.

What does the Arnaud map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Arnaud bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.