Explore the Family Name Arain
The meaning of Arain
Muslim (Pakistan): ethnic name from the name of a tribe found mainly in Punjab and Sindh, modern Pakistan.
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How common is the last name Arain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arain has grown significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 72,466th most popular name with around 250 individuals carrying the name, a proportion of around 0.09 per 100k people. However, by 2010, it had climbed to become the 52,383rd most popular name, representing an increase in popularity of 27.71%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased to 396, a significant growth rate of 58.4%, corresponding to a proportion of approximately 0.13 per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #52,383 | 27.71% |
| Count | 250 | 396 | 58.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arain
For the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arain, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 80.40% of those with the surname, increasing to 88.13% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 10.00% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Arain fell from 8.40% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. There was no representation of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2000, but by 2010, these groups constituted 1.52%, 2.27%, and 0.00% respectively of individuals with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.4% | 88.13% | 9.61% |
| Two or More Races | 10% | 4.04% | -59.6% |
| White | 8.4% | 4.04% | -51.9% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |