Explore the Family Name Arnstein
The meaning of Arnstein
German: habitational name from either of two places in northern Bavaria named Arnstein (‘eagle’s crag’). Some characteristic forenames: German Ignatz.
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How common is the last name Arnstein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arnstein has witnessed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arnstein was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname, which improved to the 58,337th position by 2010, marking a minimal rise of 0.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 325 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 7.08%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Arnstein per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #58,337 | 0.1% |
| Count | 325 | 348 | 7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arnstein
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Arnstein surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 95.38% and 95.4% respectively, indicating a marginal increase of 0.02%. People identifying as two or more races made up a small portion of the Arnstein population, but their representation decreased by 31.95%, from 3.38% in 2000 to 2.3% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 95.4% | 0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 2.3% | -31.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |