Explore the Family Name Argabright
The meaning of Argabright
Variant of Argenbright, a surname of German origin. Compare Argabrite.
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How common is the last name Argabright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Argabright experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the ranking was at 28,974, with an overall count of 772 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen slightly to 29,117, marking a -0.49 change. The actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 5.44% during this decade, rising to 814. This resulted in a -3.45% change in the proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,974 | #29,117 | -0.49% |
| Count | 772 | 814 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argabright
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Argabright identify as White, reflecting 93.65% in 2000 and decreasing marginally to 92.14% by 2010. Small but notable increases were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with growth rates of 18.27% and 7.05% respectively. Meanwhile, the representation of the surname within those identifying as two or more races rose by a substantial 30.43%. The surname did not appear among individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 92.14% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 3.19% | 7.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.7% | 30.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.23% | 18.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |