Explore the Family Name Arico
The meaning of Arico
Italian (southern; Aricò): nickname for a countryman, from medieval Greek dialect a(g)riko ‘rural, rustic’ (classical Greek agroikos). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore, Santo, Franco, Grazia, Nicolina, Pietro, Sal.
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How common is the last name Arico in the United States?
According to the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arico has seen a slight decline in the last decade. In 2000, Arico was ranked at 29,296 with 761 individuals carrying the name, accounting for 0.28 per 100,000 population. A decade later, the rank has slipped to 34,574 and the count decreased to 654, making up 0.22 per 100,000 population. This represents an 18.02% drop in rank and a 14.06% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #34,574 | -18.02% |
| Count | 761 | 654 | -14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arico
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the same period. The majority of individuals with the Arico surname identify as White, with this group constituting 95.01% in 2000, dipping slightly to 94.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.71% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also diminished from 1.05% to 0.76%. There was a noticeable increase within the Hispanic group, which rose from 1.97% to 2.75%. The Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 94.65% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.75% | 39.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.71% | 1.22% | -28.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.76% | -27.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |