Arthurs

Arthurs is the plural form of the given name Arthur and can also function as a surname. In English-language usage, Arthurs may refer to multiple people named Arthur or to a family or individuals who bear the surname Arthurs.

Etymology and origins: The name Arthur has uncertain origins. It is commonly linked to Brythonic or Celtic roots and to the Latin name Artorius. Some scholars connect elements meaning “bear” with a meaning related to leadership, while others suggest different historical roots. The most famous bearer is King Arthur, the legendary British monarch central to medieval romance.

Usage and culture: Arthur is widely used across Europe and the Americas, with variations such as Arturo in Spanish and Arthus in French. The plural Arthurs appears in historical, biographical, and fictional contexts when referring to more than one person named Arthur or to a family with that surname. In literature and media, various characters named Arthur are common, which makes Arthurs a plausible plural form in narrative descriptions.

Geographic and demographic notes: As a given name, Arthur has fluctuated in popularity over time and by region. Arthurs as a surname is less common but attested in genealogical records, often derived from the given name as a patronymic or family name.