Explore the Family Name Arbour
The meaning of Arbour
1. French: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Hardburg, composed of the elements hard ‘hard, strong’ and burg ‘protection’. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Harbour. 2. English: variant of Harbour. History: Michel Arbour/Harbour from Montmain in Seine-Maritime, France, married Marie Constantineau in Quebec City, QC, in 1671. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Amelie, Normand, Armand, Emile, Francois, Herve, Jean Marie, Jean-Marie, Pierrette, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Arbour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arbour experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arbour was ranked the 21,947th most common surname, however by 2010 it had slipped to the 22,733rd position, representing a 3.58% decrease in rank. Despite this decline in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Arbour surname increased from 1,102 to 1,127 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of 2.27%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.32% decrease, dropping from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,947 | #22,733 | -3.58% |
| Count | 1,102 | 1,127 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arbour
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Arbour surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals self-identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.82% of Arbours identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 95.74% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as having two or more races saw a notable increase of 43.22%, rising from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Arbour surname rose modestly from 1.63% to 1.77%. For the first time in 2010, a small portion (0.44%) of individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.74% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.77% | 8.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.69% | 43.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |