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The surname Arendse was first found in Bavaria, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family established numerous branches as family members acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. The name originated in the central German regions as a variation of the southern German "Arndt" and the northern German "Arnold."
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Arendse research. Another 210 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1555, 1621, 1779, 1792, 1809, 1825 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Arendse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ahrends, Ahrens, Arens, Ahren, Aren, Ahrren, Ahrrens, Ahrenz and many more.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Arendse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In South Africa, the name Arendse is the 280th most popular surname with an estimated 24,511 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Lysbet Arens, who arrived with a child in New Netherlands, NY, in 1664. Lenart Arens came to Germantown between 1691-1692; while Christian Ahrens arrived in Philadelphia in 1753.