Explore the Family Name Aromin
The meaning of Aromin
Hispanic (Philippines): perhaps a derivative of Spanish or Catalan aromar ‘to scent’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aromin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aromin has significantly grown from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 85,996th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 69,170th spot. This represents an increase of nearly 20%. The number of individuals bearing the Aromin surname also increased over the decade, from 202 in 2000 to 284 in 2010. This shows a substantial growth of approximately 40% in the count of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #69,170 | 19.57% |
| Count | 202 | 284 | 40.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aromin
Turning to ethnic identity, the census data for Aromin is largely associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander group. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, this association has grown stronger between 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 65.35% to 70.77%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also grew, rising by over 25% to reach 10.56% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of Aromins identified as White, dropping by about 36% to 13.38%. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.46% to 5.28%, while no Aromins identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 65.35% | 70.77% | 8.29% |
| White | 20.79% | 13.38% | -35.64% |
| Two or More Races | 8.42% | 10.56% | 25.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 5.28% | 18.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |