Explore the Family Name Arima
The meaning of Arima
Japanese: written 有馬 ‘owns a horse’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. It is a habitational name, taken from the Arima hot spring near the city of Kōbe. The original bearers were lords in the district, descended from the Minamoto clan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kenji, Akinori, Fumi, Goro, Haruo, Haruto, Hideki, Hiroko, Hiroyuki, Jiro, Junichi, Kazuo.
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How common is the last name Arima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arima has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 59,916th in popularity and was held by 315 individuals, or approximately 0.12 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 64,721, with only 307 individuals bearing the name, representing a drop of 2.54%. This represents about 0.1 out of every 100,000 people, marking a decrease of 16.67% in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #64,721 | -8.02% |
| Count | 315 | 307 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arima
The ethnicity associated with the Arima surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this proportion fell slightly from 83.17% in 2000 to 77.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 7.62% to 12.05%. Those identifying as white increased slightly from 7.94% to 8.14%, while the Hispanic representation was 0% in 2000 but rose to 2.28% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Arima surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.17% | 77.2% | -7.18% |
| Two or More Races | 7.62% | 12.05% | 58.14% |
| White | 7.94% | 8.14% | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |