Explore the Family Name Arlinghaus
The meaning of Arlinghaus
German: probably a habitational name, perhaps from Oerlinghausen in North Rhine-Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Arlinghaus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arlinghaus saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the Arlinghaus surname was 51,945, which climbed to 50,196 by 2010, marking a growth of 3.37%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 376 to 417, a rise of 10.9% over the decade. It bears noting that despite these increases, the proportion of Arlinghaus per 100k remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #50,196 | 3.37% |
| Count | 376 | 417 | 10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arlinghaus
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arlinghaus, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.14% of those bearing the Arlinghaus name identified as White, with this figure slightly dropping to 97.84% by 2010. While there were instances of identification with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2000, accounting for 1.33%, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as either Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.84% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |