Explore the Family Name Aerni
The meaning of Aerni
Swiss German (also Ärni): from a pet form of the personal name Arnold.
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How common is the last name Aerni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aerni has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Aerni name moved from 65,298th place in 2000 to 62,359th place in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by 4.5%. The number of individuals bearing the surname Aerni also grew by approximately 13% during this decade, with a count of 284 in 2000 and 321 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the name Aerni per 100,000 remained consistently at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #62,359 | 4.5% |
| Count | 284 | 321 | 13.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aerni
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Aerni identified as White, making up 98.24% in 2000 and 95.64% in 2010. This shows a slight decrease by 2.65% over the ten-year period. In 2010, it was noted that 1.87% of those with the Aerni surname reported having two or more ethnic identities. The Census did not record any individuals with the Aerni surname as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 95.64% | -2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |