Explore the Family Name Arnhold
The meaning of Arnhold
German: variant of Arnold. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Winfried, Dietmar, Rainer, Ute, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Arnhold in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arnhold has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,979th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to 56,195th place, registering a 1.38% change. The number of individuals carrying the Arnhold surname also rose over this period, with a count of 335 in 2000 expanding to 364 in 2010, marking an 8.66% increase. However, the proportion of Arnholds per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #56,195 | 1.38% |
| Count | 335 | 364 | 8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arnhold
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals named Arnhold identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 97.91% in 2000 to 98.63% in 2010. No Arnholds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as having two or more races in either census year. This lack of diversity among those bearing the Arnhold surname remains consistent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 98.63% | 0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 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% |