Explore the Family Name Arbanas
The meaning of Arbanas
Croatian: ethnic name for an Albanian, which is of Greek origin (compare Arvanitis). At least in part it refers to Catholic Albanian refugees from the Turks, who settled in Dalmatia in the 18th century. Some characteristic forenames: Croatian Branko, Goran.
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How common is the last name Arbanas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arbanas has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it ranked 68,782nd in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 74,826th - a change of -8.79. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname dropped from 267 to 258, marking a decrease of -3.37. The proportion of people named Arbanas per 100k also showed a downward trend, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #74,826 | -8.79% |
| Count | 267 | 258 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arbanas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arbanas, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, has stayed largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages at 97.00 in 2000 and 97.29 in 2010. A small percentage began identifying as Hispanic by 2010, making up 1.94 of the total. No individuals with the surname Arbanas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 97.29% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |