Explore the Family Name Arenivar
The meaning of Arenivar
Hispanic (mainly Mexico and El Salvador): altered form of Basque Aranibar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arenivar in the United States?
The surname Arenivar has seen a rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Arenivar was ranked 58,130 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 45,253, a change of 22.15%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, with the count growing from 327 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, an increase of 44.65%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Arenivar per 100,000 people also rose from 0.12 to 0.16, marking a 33.33% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #45,253 | 22.15% |
| Count | 327 | 473 | 44.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arenivar
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Arenivar identified as Hispanic, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.02% of Arenivars were Hispanic, and in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 95.56%, a minor change of -0.48%. The percentage of Arenivars identifying as White also decreased from 3.98% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, a -9.80% change. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.00%, indicating that these ethnic identities are not common among individuals with the surname Arenivar.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.02% | 95.56% | -0.48% |
| White | 3.98% | 3.59% | -9.8% |
| 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% |