Explore the Family Name Arne
The meaning of Arne
1. English (northern), Swedish, and German: from the (medieval) personal name Arne, a short form of Arnold or, in Scandinavia, any of the many other Norse names of which arn ‘eagle’ is the first element, for example Arnbjörn, Arnfinn, and Arnsten. 2. English: habitational name from Arne, a place in Dorset, which is most probably named with Old English ærn ‘building, house’. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from the farmstead Arna in western Norway, so named from a fjord name meaning ‘the streaming, the fjord with the waves’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Juel.
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How common is the last name Arne in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arne has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 37,145 in 2000, it moved up the ranks to 36,585 by the year 2010, indicating an increase of 1.51%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 565 to 611, marking an 8.14% growth. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #36,585 | 1.51% |
| Count | 565 | 611 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arne
The same decennial census data also shows a significant shift in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Arne surname. While the White ethnicity maintained the majority, their percentage dropped from 86.90% in 2000 to 77.58% in 2010. Conversely, the Black ethnicity witnessed a substantial increase of 123.55%, jumping from 6.37% to 14.24% across the decade. The Hispanic group also saw a rise, from 3.19% to 3.93%, reflecting a 23.20% change. Furthermore, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which had no representation in 2000, recorded a 0.82% presence each in 2010. The 'Two or more races' category remained relatively stable, witnessing a slight decrease of 1.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 77.58% | -10.72% |
| Black | 6.37% | 14.24% | 123.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 3.93% | 23.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.62% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |