Explore the Family Name Arnet
The meaning of Arnet
1. Swiss German, South German, and French (Lorraine): from a derivative of the personal name Arnold. Compare Arnett. 2. Altered form of English Arnett. Some characteristic forenames: French Marie-Noelle. German Urs.
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How common is the last name Arnet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arnet has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Arnet ranked 60,390 in terms of popularity but dropped to a rank of 72,105 by 2010, indicating a 19.4% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 312 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, experiencing a 13.46% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #72,105 | -19.4% |
| Count | 312 | 270 | -13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arnet
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arnet saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.31% of those with this surname identified as White, which dropped to 89.26% in 2010. Hispanic representation among the Arnet surname increased from 3.21% to 4.44% in the same timeframe, a rise of 38.32%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Black, with the percentage going up from 4.17% to 4.81%, a 15.35% change. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%. No data was available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 89.26% | -3.3% |
| Black | 4.17% | 4.81% | 15.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 4.44% | 38.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |