Explore the Family Name Ariola
The meaning of Ariola
Spanish (mainly Murcia): altered form of Basque Arriola. This surname is also found in the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Gerardo, Edgardo, Erlinda, Gregoria, Hilaria, Jose, Leopoldo, Leticia, Manuela, Marcelo.
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How common is the last name Ariola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ariola has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 22,384th to 22,827th most popular name. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.57%, from 1,073 in 2000 to 1,122 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.4 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,384 | #22,827 | -1.98% |
| Count | 1,073 | 1,122 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ariola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ariola has shifted over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races, with a growth of 16.24% and 27.50% respectively between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small decrease in those identifying as White and Hispanic, falling by 3.12% and 4.64% respectively. Significantly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.68% | 41.35% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 34.95% | 33.33% | -4.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.87% | 19.61% | 16.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 3.57% | 27.5% |
| Black | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |