Explore the Family Name Arif
The meaning of Arif
Muslim: from a personal name based on the Arabic adjective ʿārif ‘learned, expert’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Mohammed, Muhammad, Syed, Ahmed, Abdul, Riaz, Abdurahman, Ahmad, Alaa, Anjum, Ehab.
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How common is the last name Arif in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arif has significantly risen in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Arif was ranked 26,587th most common, but by 2010, it had jumped to 16,662nd place, a rise of 37.33%. The number of individuals with the Arif surname also nearly doubled from 862 in 2000 to 1,719 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 99.42%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Arif per 100,000 people increased by 81.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #16,662 | 37.33% |
| Count | 862 | 1,719 | 99.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.58 | 81.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arif
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Arif surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase of 13.11% between 2000 and 2010, growing from 68.56% to 77.55%. The representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased drastically by 59.08%, while the percentage of Whites fell slightly by 13.06%. Black representation in this surname group saw a small increase of 19.42%, and there were no reported changes among Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 68.56% | 77.55% | 13.11% |
| White | 14.85% | 12.91% | -13.06% |
| Two or More Races | 11.95% | 4.89% | -59.08% |
| Black | 2.78% | 3.32% | 19.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |