Explore the Family Name Ares
The meaning of Ares
Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Ares, in the provinces of A Coruña and Lugo in Galicia (Spain), named either from the plural of ar ‘wind, air’ (compare Buenos Aires, Galician Bos Ares), or from the medieval personal name Arias (Aires), which is probably of ancient Germanic origin. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Angel, Carlos, Luis, Ruben, Ana, Francisco, Ignacio, Juan, Mercedes, Orlando. French Adrien, Jean-Claude, Jeanmarie, Micheline.
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How common is the last name Ares in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ares has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,796 in popularity but moved up to 23,120 by 2010, marking a positive change of 2.84%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period from 992 to 1,104, denoting an 11.29% hike. However, the proportion per 100,000 didn't see any change, remaining at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,796 | #23,120 | 2.84% |
| Count | 992 | 1,104 | 11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ares
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ares has also shifted over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic identity saw an increase from 52.12% in 2000 to 55.34% in 2010, while the proportion of White identity individuals dropped from 34.07% to 31.52%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased slightly as well, from 8.97% to 8.79%. Additionally, there was a decline in Black identity from 2.62% to 2.17%. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010 with a 1.72% representation, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identity made its entrance with a 0.45% share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.12% | 55.34% | 6.18% |
| White | 34.07% | 31.52% | -7.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.97% | 8.79% | -2.01% |
| Black | 2.62% | 2.17% | -17.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |