Explore the Family Name Alarie
The meaning of Alarie
French (southern): variant of Alary, from the personal name Alary, a variant of Alaric, composed of the ancient Germanic elements ala ‘all’ and ric ‘powerful’. Alternatively, from the personal name Alarie, a feminine form of Alary. The surname Alarie has apparently died out in France. Compare Allery 2. History: René Alarie dit Grandalarie from Neuville-de-Poitou in Vienne, France, married Louise Thibault in Neuville, QC, in 1681. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Camille, Dominique, Francois, Germaine, Jean Marc, Lucien, Michel, Pierette, Yves.
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How common is the last name Alarie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alarie has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alarie was ranked 41,060 with a count of 501, equating to a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank of the surname had slipped to 43,511 and the count dipped marginally to 496, representing a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000. This reflects a change of -5.97 in rank, -1.0 in count, and -10.53 in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #43,511 | -5.97% |
| Count | 501 | 496 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alarie
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some fluctuations over the decade. In 2000, the vast majority (97.41%) of those bearing the surname Alarie identified as White, with a small percentage (1.60%) identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage identifying as White fell slightly to 95.77%, while the Hispanic representation disappeared entirely. Interestingly, new identities emerged within this group, with 1.21% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.61% acknowledging two or more races as their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.77% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |