Explore the Family Name Arnaud
The meaning of Arnaud
French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements arn ‘eagle’ + wald ‘rule, power’ (see Arnold). This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Compare Renaud and Reneau. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Michel, Antoine, Jacques, Altagrace, Anatole, Andre, Angelle, Christophe, Lucien, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Arnaud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arnaud has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Arnaud ranked 19,734 in terms of the most common surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to rank 19,306, marking a 2.17% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, increasing by 11.01% from 1,263 people in 2000 to 1,402 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Arnaud per 100,000 residents saw a minor uptick from 0.47 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #19,306 | 2.17% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,402 | 11.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.48 | 2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arnaud
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arnaud, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White comprised the majority of Arnauds, although their percentage decreased from 75.06% to 69.12%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 12.35% to 18.54%. The proportion of Arnauds identifying as Black also experienced an uptick, moving from 9.5% to 10.34%. However, the percentage of those reporting two or more races declined slightly, dropping from 1.74% to 1.43%. There were no recorded instances of Arnauds identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.06% | 69.12% | -7.91% |
| Hispanic | 12.35% | 18.54% | 50.12% |
| Black | 9.5% | 10.34% | 8.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.43% | -17.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |