Explore the Family Name Arcilla
The meaning of Arcilla
Spanish: topographic name from arcilla ‘clay’ (from Latin argilla).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arcilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Arcilla" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,881 in popularity with a count of 551 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had improved to 32,792 with a total count of 700 individuals, marking a significant growth rate of 27.04%. The proportion of people named Arcilla per 100k individuals also increased by 20% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #32,792 | 13.43% |
| Count | 551 | 700 | 27.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.24 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arcilla
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arcilla has somewhat diversified over the same period, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity decreased slightly from 88.20% in 2000 to 84.86% in 2010, there was a notable rise in those identifying with two or more races and the White ethnic group. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races rose by 47.90%, while the percentage identifying as White spiked by 53.33%. Additionally, there was a modest 13.22% increase in those identifying as Hispanic. However, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.2% | 84.86% | -3.79% |
| White | 3.45% | 5.29% | 53.33% |
| Hispanic | 4.54% | 5.14% | 13.22% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 4.57% | 47.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |