Explore the Family Name Aranjo
The meaning of Aranjo
Hispanic: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Arango.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aranjo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Aranjo" decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Aranjo was ranked as the 55,971st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 60,636th place, marking an 8.33% drop in rank. The overall count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 342 to 332, a decrease of 2.92%. The proportion of people named Aranjo per 100,000 residents fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #60,636 | -8.33% |
| Count | 342 | 332 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aranjo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Aranjo" showed some changes between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Censuses. The highest proportion of Aranjos identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 56.43% in 2000 to 57.23% in 2010. The White percentage remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 33.33% to 33.73%. The Black population showing the surname Aranjo rose significantly from 6.73% to 7.83%. No Aranjos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Notably, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.34% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.43% | 57.23% | 1.42% |
| White | 33.33% | 33.73% | 1.2% |
| Black | 6.73% | 7.83% | 16.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |