About Arends
The surname Arends is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Arent, which is a variant of Arnold. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Arent. The name Arent itself is derived from the Germanic elements "arn," meaning eagle, and "wald," meaning rule. Therefore, the surname Arends can be interpreted to mean "son of Arent" or "descendant of Arent," with Arent being associated with the qualities of an eagle and leadership.
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The surname Arends is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arends based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Arends in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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