Explore the Family Name Arford
The meaning of Arford
English: habitational name from Arford in east Hampshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arford has seen a decrease in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 72,466th most frequent surname with approximately 250 people bearing it. This number dropped by 10.4% in 2010, leaving only 224 individuals with this name, and pushing the rank of the surname to 83,834. The proportion of individuals named Arford also decreased per 100k people, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #83,834 | -15.69% |
| Count | 250 | 224 | -10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arford
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Arford identify as White, with an increase from 94.40% in 2000 to 95.54% in 2010. While there were some individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2000, there was no record of this in 2010. No individuals with the surname Arford identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 95.54% | 1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |