Explore the Family Name Arabi
The meaning of Arabi
1. Arabic: ethnic name for an Arab, from a noun or adjective ʿarabī ‘Arabian’. In Maghreb, this can also denote a Beduin. See also Arab. 2. Spanish: ethnic name denoting someone from Arabia or an Arabic-speaking person. See also 1, compare Arabie.
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How common is the last name Arabi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arabi has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 100,194th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to 96,368th position. This represents a positive change of 3.82%. Alongside this, the count for individuals with this surname went from 167 in 2000 to 189 in 2010, showing a growth of 13.17%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the figures remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #96,368 | 3.82% |
| Count | 167 | 189 | 13.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arabi
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arabi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a bit of variation over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from none in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010. Similarly, those who identify as Black saw an increase from zero to 7.94% during the same period. On the other hand, there was a decrease of 60.39% for those identifying with two or more races, going from 17.37% in 2000 to 6.88% in 2010. For those identifying as White, there was a minor increase of 5.20% from 62.87% to 66.14%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation slightly decreased by 4.88%, moving from 15.57% to 14.81%. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.87% | 66.14% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.57% | 14.81% | -4.88% |
| Black | 0% | 7.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 17.37% | 6.88% | -60.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |