Explore the Family Name Arie
The meaning of Arie
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the personal name Arye, meaning ‘lion’ in Hebrew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arie in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Arie" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. While the count of individuals with this name remained stable at 278 during this decade, its rank among all surnames slipped from 66,476 to 70,403, a drop of nearly 6%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #70,403 | -5.91% |
| Count | 278 | 278 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arie
The ethnicity profile of individuals with the surname "Arie" has also varied over time, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of Aries who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by over 17%, and those reporting two or more races fell to zero. However, there was an increase in the proportion of White individuals, which rose from 80.94% to 83.81% within the same timeframe. Interestingly, the category of Black saw growth from 0% to 5.76%, while the proportions of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Natives experienced minor shifts.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.94% | 83.81% | 3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.27% | 6.83% | -17.41% |
| Black | 0% | 5.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 3.6% | -16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |