Explore the Family Name Arambula
The meaning of Arambula
Hispanic (Arámbula): variant of Arámbulo, a surname of Basque origin (see Arambulo). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Guadalupe, Manuel, Raul, Carlos, Ramon, Mario, Miguel, Ricardo, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Arambula in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arambula has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 7063rd in popularity but jumped to 6054th by 2010, representing a 14.29% rise. The count of people carrying this surname also experienced a significant increase from 4367 in 2000 to 5668 in 2010, an upward shift of nearly 30%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Arambula per 100,000 people increased by approximately 18.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,063 | #6,054 | 14.29% |
| Count | 4,367 | 5,668 | 29.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.92 | 18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arambula
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Arambula, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority identify as Hispanic. This group represented 92.88% of Arambulas in 2000 and slightly increased to 93.49% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White modestly rose from 4.83% to 5.13%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease in their percentage from 1.56% to 1.09%. Additionally, there was a substantial decrease in the percentage of Arambulas identifying with two or more ethnicities from 0.53% to 0.12% during this decade. There were no recorded instances of Arambulas identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.88% | 93.49% | 0.66% |
| White | 4.83% | 5.13% | 6.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 1.09% | -30.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0.12% | -77.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |