Arkwright

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English

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Etymology

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From arkwright, an occupational surname for a chest maker.

Proper noun

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Arkwright (countable and uncountable, plural Arkwrights)

  1. (countable) An English surname originating as an occupation.
  2. (uncountable) A placename, from the surname:
    1. An unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States.
    2. An unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia, United States.
    3. A town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States.
    4. A census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States.

Derived terms

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Statistics

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  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Arkwright is the 53802nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 384 individuals. Arkwright is most common among White (75.26%) and Black/African American (21.88%) individuals.

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