Explore the Family Name Arent
The meaning of Arent
German: variant of Arendt and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arent in the United States?
The surname Arent has shown an increase in popularity within the United States over the past decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Arent ranked 23,582 in popularity with a count of 1,003 occurrences, or a proportion of 0.37 per 100k individuals. By 2010, the rank had climbed to 21,895, with 1,186 occurrences recorded, or a proportion of 0.4 per 100k. This represents a popularity increase of 7.15% in rank and an 18.25% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,582 | #21,895 | 7.15% |
| Count | 1,003 | 1,186 | 18.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.4 | 8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arent
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arent also changed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White (93.72%), with smaller proportions identifying as Hispanic (2.79%), Black (1.60%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.80%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (91.23%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (4.89%) and Black (2.11%). The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped to 0, and a new category emerged with 1.01% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no respondents identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 91.23% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 4.89% | 75.27% |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.11% | 31.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |