Explore the Family Name Arenivas
The meaning of Arenivas
Hispanic: possiby an altered form of Arenivar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arenivas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arenivas has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Arenivas was ranked 41,859 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it moved up to the rank of 36,426 — a change of nearly 13%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew by approximately 26%, from 489 in 2000 to 614 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Arenivas per 100,000 increased by about 17% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #36,426 | 12.98% |
| Count | 489 | 614 | 25.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arenivas
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arenivas. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, accounting for 93.87% in 2000 and slightly declining to 93% by 2010. A small percentage identified as White, roughly 6.13% in 2000, decreasing to 5.86% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.87% | 93% | -0.93% |
| White | 6.13% | 5.86% | -4.4% |
| 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% |