Explore the Family Name Ariail
The meaning of Ariail
French (mainly Loire-Atlantique): variant of Arriail, a habitational name from Arriail, a place in Gironde. Both surnames, Ariail and Arriail, are very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Ariail in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ariail maintained a steady popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,725 and slightly dipped to 67,747 in 2010, reflecting a minimal change of -0.03. The count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 7%, from 272 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #67,747 | -0.03% |
| Count | 272 | 291 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ariail
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ariail is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98.16% of those bearing this surname identified as White, and this figure rose marginally to 98.28% in 2010. No significant representation was recorded for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black across both years. Likewise, there were no notable changes among those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Some specific ethnicity data may have been suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 98.28% | 0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |