Explore the Family Name Arnst
The meaning of Arnst
German: probably a variant of Ernst. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Arnst in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arnst has experienced a noticeable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arnst was ranked 50,468th in terms of popular surnames in the United States, with 389 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, however, it had fallen to 58,042nd place, representing a decline of approximately 15.01%. The total number of people bearing the surname also decreased to 350 during the same period, reflecting a drop of about 10.03%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Arnst per 100,000 declined by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #58,042 | -15.01% |
| Count | 389 | 350 | -10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arnst
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arnst, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, though some variations were observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.86% of the Arnst population identified as White, but this figure had slightly decreased to 93.43% by 2010. Meanwhile, an increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.80% to 3.14%. A smaller growth was noted among those reporting two or more races, going from 1.54% to 1.71%. No individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent reported Arnst as their surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.43% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.14% | 74.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.71% | 11.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |