Explore the Family Name Arizpe
The meaning of Arizpe
Basque: topographic name from (h)aritz ‘oak’ + -be ‘below, under’. This surname is rare in Spain. Compare Arispe. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Raul, Alfonso, Carlos, Emilio, Fermin, Homero, Juanita, Ramiro, Ricardo, Antonieta.
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How common is the last name Arizpe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arizpe has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,471st most common surname, but a decade later, it moved up the ranks to 19,796th place—a 19.1% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 41.86%, from 958 people in 2000 to 1,359 in 2010. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 27.78% rise, moving from 0.36 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,471 | #19,796 | 19.1% |
| Count | 958 | 1,359 | 41.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.46 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arizpe
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data outlines that the overwhelming majority of those with the surname Arizpe identified as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.44% of the Arizpes were Hispanic, and this figure increased slightly to 94.41% in 2010. The percentage of Arizpes who identified as White declined by 36.73%, from 8.14% in 2000 to 5.15% in 2010. There were no reported changes in other ethnicities—Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—all remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.44% | 94.41% | 3.25% |
| White | 8.14% | 5.15% | -36.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |