Explore the Family Name Aries
The meaning of Aries
1. English: variant of Aris. 2. Spanish: possibly a variant of Arias. 3. French (Ariès): from a medieval personal name, a derivative of Latin Aredius, which was borne by a 5th-century Christian saint, an abbot of Limoges. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Jose Luis, Ramon, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Aries in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aries has seen a small increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved from being the 39,678th most popular surname in 2000 to the 39,212th in 2010, representing a growth of 1.17%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.68% over the same period, from 521 to 561. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #39,212 | 1.17% |
| Count | 521 | 561 | 7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aries
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Aries surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 11.13%, becoming the predominant ethnic identity by 2010 with 48.84%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 9.71% to 43.32%. Those identifying as part of two or more races saw an increase of 32.84%, while those identifying as Black decreased by 19.93%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Aries surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.95% | 48.84% | 11.13% |
| White | 47.98% | 43.32% | -9.71% |
| Black | 5.57% | 4.46% | -19.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.78% | 32.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |