Explore the Family Name Aria
The meaning of Aria
Italian: topographic name from aria ‘area’, also meaning ‘farmyard’. The variant Arìa (in southern Italy) suggests a possible connection with the dialect word arìa ‘holm oak’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aria in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aria has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aria was ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to the 53,072nd spot. This represents an impressive change of 11.42 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also increased during this period from 315 to 390, marking a 23.81 percent rise. Furthermore, the proportion of persons named Aria per 100,000 in the population slightly grew by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #53,072 | 11.42% |
| Count | 315 | 390 | 23.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aria
Regarding ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of the surname Aria among various ethnic groups underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. In particular, there was a decrease in the percentage of White individuals with this surname, from 55.24 percent to 52.56 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also slightly dropped by 5 percent. However, there was growth in the number of people identifying as two or more races, climbing from 5.40 percent to 7.44 percent. Similarly, the Hispanic population with the Aria surname experienced a modest increase of 3.86 percent. Interestingly, the Black community started being represented in 2010 with a 2.56 percent share, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group maintained a constant representation of zero percent throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.24% | 52.56% | -4.85% |
| Hispanic | 31.11% | 32.31% | 3.86% |
| Two or More Races | 5.4% | 7.44% | 37.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.4% | 5.13% | -5% |
| Black | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |