Arkes

Arkes is a Dutch patronymic surname meaning "son of Arke". The root name Arke is a short form of Germanic personal names beginning with the element arn meaning "eagle". Patronymic surnames ending in -s (such as Arkes, Janss, Pieters) are common in the Netherlands, particularly in provinces like Friesland.

Variants include the Frisian Arkema, which uses the -ma suffix typical of patronymics meaning "son of" in that region. The name may also be related to other forms like Arkema and Arkesteijn.

According to Forebears, the surname Arkes is relatively rare, with most bearers found in the Netherlands.

• Meaning: Son of Arke (eagle)
• Origin: Dutch
• Type: Patronymic surname
• Region: Netherlands