Explore the Family Name Argabrite
The meaning of Argabrite
Variant of Argabright, a surname of German origin (see Argenbright).
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How common is the last name Argabrite in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Argabrite has experienced a slight downward shift. In 2000, the Argabrite surname ranked 77,222 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 78,821. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 231 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, showing a growth of approximately 4.76 percent over the decade. However, the proportion of people with the Argabrite surname per 100k population saw an 11.11 percent decrease during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #78,821 | -2.07% |
| Count | 231 | 242 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argabrite
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the Argabrite surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with the Argabrite surname identified as White, with this group making up 96.97 percent and 97.11 percent of the total respectively, increasing slightly by 0.14 percent over the decade. Additionally, a small percentage (2.16 percent) identified as Hispanic in 2000, though this figure was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 97.11% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |