Explore the Family Name Argus
The meaning of Argus
Cornish: unexplained. The name is recorded in Cornwall and south Wales in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Argus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Argus has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th most common name in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 59,171st position, marking a change of -1.79%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 327 to 342 over the same decade, indicating an increase of 4.59%. The proportional representation of the Argus surname remained steady at 0.12 per 100,000 people during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #59,171 | -1.79% |
| Count | 327 | 342 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argus
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Argus surname identify as White, comprising 94.19% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black grew significantly from 2.14% to 3.51%, representing a 64.02% change. Meanwhile, there was a notable absence of Hispanic identity within the Argus surname bearers in 2010, down from 2.45% in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2010 data at 1.46%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 93.27% | -0.98% |
| Black | 2.14% | 3.51% | 64.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |