Explore the Family Name Arkell
The meaning of Arkell
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Arkill, Arketil, derived from a Scandinavian personal name: Old Norse Arnkell, Old Danish Arnketil, Old Swedish Arkil. 2. alternatively, as a post-medieval name in Gloucestershire and Shropshire, this may be a habitational name, either from Yarkhill in Herefordshire or from High Ercall or Child’s Ercall in Shropshire, (pronounced Arcall).
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How common is the last name Arkell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arkell has seen a modest rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arkell ranked 64,572 in terms of popularity amongst surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 63,068 - an increase of 2.33%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Arkell surname rose from 288 to 317 during this period, marking a 10.07% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people held steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,068 | 2.33% |
| Count | 288 | 317 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arkell
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Arkell surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White ethnicity, though there were observable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identified as White dropped slightly from 94.44% to 89.91%, a significant increase was noted among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic population saw an increase of nearly 59%, rising from 2.78% to 4.42%, while the population of American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased by 42.80%, up from 2.43% to 3.47%. No Arkells were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities, nor did any identify as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 89.91% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.42% | 58.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 3.47% | 42.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |