Explore the Family Name Arensdorf
The meaning of Arensdorf
1. Altered form of German Ahrensdorf: habitational name from a place called Ahrensdorf, ‘village of Ahrens’ (see Arend and Dorf). There are several places called Ahrensdorf north and south of Berlin. 2. Luxembourgish: cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: French Amie, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Arensdorf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arensdorf has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,178th most prevalent name in the U.S., but by 2010, it climbed to the 46,219th position, marking an increase of 7.89%. The count of individuals with this name also saw growth throughout the decade, from 392 to 461, signifying a 17.6% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people grew slightly from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a 6.67% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #46,219 | 7.89% |
| Count | 392 | 461 | 17.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arensdorf
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Arensdorf surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 92.35% to 93.49%. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Arensdorf surname holders significantly decreased over the decade, going from 4.85% in 2000 down to 1.95% in 2010. The census recorded no Black or Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with the Arensdorf surname in either year. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 3.04%, whereas there were none documented in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native identity under this surname was present in 2000 at 1.28%, but disappeared completely in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 93.49% | 1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 1.95% | -59.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |