Explore the Family Name Arey
How common is the last name Arey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arey saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Arey ranked 16,525th in popularity and dipped to 19,379th in the 2010 census, marking a drop of 17.27%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,601 in 2000 to 1,395 in 2010, a reduction of 12.87%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Arey surname per 100,000 fell by 20.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,525 | #19,379 | -17.27% |
| Count | 1,601 | 1,395 | -12.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.47 | -20.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arey
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Arey surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The portion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 42.53% while those identifying as White dropped slightly by 1.17%. On the other hand, there were increases in several categories. Those identifying as having two or more races rose by 15.18%, individuals identifying as Black increased by 10.06%, and an increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic (29.96%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (32.00%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 91.61% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.08% | 29.96% |
| Black | 1.69% | 1.86% | 10.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 1.65% | 32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.29% | 15.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.5% | -42.53% |