About Arch
The surname Arch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "arc," meaning "bow" or "archer." It was likely an occupational surname given to someone who was skilled in archery or worked as an archer. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic resembling an arch, such as a curved nose or eyebrows. Overall, the surname Arch is associated with archery and archers in medieval England.
The surname Arch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arch 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 Arch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Arch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Arch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.