arkwrightEtymologyFrom arkwright, an occupational surname for a chest maker.arkwright means an English surname originating as an occupation. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.nameAn English surname originating as an occupation.A placename, from the surname:; An unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States.A placename, from the surname:; An unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia, United States.A placename, from the surname:; A town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States.A placename, from the surname:; A census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States.nounA maker of cabinets or chests.“The castle arkwright put in a chequered staircase certainly. It has only one square step, to be steady, yet notwithstumbling are they stalemating backgammoner supstairs by skips and trestles tiltop double corner.”