Explore the Family Name Arner
The meaning of Arner
1. German: occupational name, from Middle High German arnaere ‘reaper, day laborer’ (from arn ‘harvest’). 2. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Arn, near Zurich.
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How common is the last name Arner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arner has seen a growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,376 in popularity, with a count of 1,293. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 18,601, and the count had increased to 1,481. This represents a change of 4.0 in rank and a 14.54 percent increase in individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a slight rise from 0.48 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,376 | #18,601 | 4% |
| Count | 1,293 | 1,481 | 14.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.5 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arner
The ethnicity associated with the surname Arner, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has displayed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 93.19 in 2000 to 88.86 in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group saw a substantial increase, growing from 2.17 percent to 4.66 percent. The Black population with this surname also rose from 3.25 percent to 4.32 percent. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased as well, from 0.77 percent to 1.35 percent. However, no data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 88.86% | -4.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.66% | 114.75% |
| Black | 3.25% | 4.32% | 32.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.35% | 75.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |