Explore the Family Name Arenson
The meaning of Arenson
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Aaronson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arenson in the United States?
The surname Arenson, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name's rank was 43,157, but by 2010, it had slipped to 45,412, marking a decrease of 5.23%. The number of people bearing this surname also slightly decreased during this decade, from 472 to 471, which represents a change of -0.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #45,412 | -5.23% |
| Count | 472 | 471 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arenson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Arenson surname predominantly identify as White, comprising 95.97% in 2000 and 95.75% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which doubled from 1.06% to 2.12% over the decade. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw a drop to zero. New entries to the ethnicity table include Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.27% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.75% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.12% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |