Explore the Family Name Arnot
The meaning of Arnot
1. Scottish: variant of Arnott. 2. German: variant of Arnold. This surname is very rare in Germany. In North America, it may also be an altered form of the variant Arnodt.
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How common is the last name Arnot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arnot increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Arnot was ranked 40,761 in terms of popularity, but this ranking improved to 39,164 by 2010, representing a rise of approximately 3.92 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 505 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, reflecting an increase of about 11.29 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.19 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #39,164 | 3.92% |
| Count | 505 | 562 | 11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arnot
The ethnicity associated with the surname Arnot also showed changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.28 percent of those with the surname identified as white, dropping slightly to 90.21 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 3.56 to 7.30. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.98 percent to 1.25 percent. Notably, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, appearing at 1.07 percent in 2010 compared to zero in 2000. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native held steady at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 90.21% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 7.3% | 105.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 1.25% | -36.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |