Explore the Family Name Argall
The meaning of Argall
Cornish: habitational name from Argal in Budock, Cornwall, from Cornish argel ‘secluded place, retreat’. History: Philip Argall (1854–1922), from Newtownards, northern Ireland, was a prominent mining engineer in CO.
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How common is the last name Argall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Argall has slightly decreased. In 2000, Argall was ranked as the 47,389th most popular surname in the U.S., but dropped to the 48,800th rank by 2010, marking a downshift of nearly 3%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 421 to 432 during the same period, indicating a modest growth of about 2.61%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #48,800 | -2.98% |
| Count | 421 | 432 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argall
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Argall surname identify as White. In 2000, that figure was at 98.10%, and it slightly reduced to 97.69% in 2010. In 2000, 1.19% identified as belonging to two or more races, though this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Argall surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.69% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |