About Arbour
The surname Arbour is of French origin and is derived from the word "arbre," meaning "tree" in French. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or lived near trees, such as a forester or someone who made or sold wooden goods. The name Arbour may also have been used as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a prominent tree or wooded area.
The surname Arbour is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arbour based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Arbour is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Arbour in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Arbour using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.