Explore the Family Name Areola
The meaning of Areola
1. Hispanic: altered form of Basque Arriola. This surname is also found in the Philippines. 2. West African (Nigeria): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Areola in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Areola was ranked 46,240th in popularity in the year 2000 and by 2010, it had slipped to 47,791st position, showing a decline of 3.35%. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 434 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, an increase of 2.07%. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 6.25% during the same period, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,791 | -3.35% |
| Count | 434 | 443 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Areola
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Areola surname rose by 23.41% from 23.96% to 29.57%. The Hispanic representation saw a decrease of 12.71%, moving from 71.89% in 2000 to 62.75% in 2010. Additionally, the Black community representation increased significantly by 172.46%, from 2.07% to 5.64%. There were no recorded changes in the categories of "Two or more races", "American Indian and Alaskan Native" and "White" ethnicities except for the white category which showed a small presence in 2010 at 1.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.89% | 62.75% | -12.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.96% | 29.57% | 23.41% |
| Black | 2.07% | 5.64% | 172.46% |
| White | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |