Explore the Family Name Aronica
The meaning of Aronica
Italian (Sicily): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Sal, Armando, Carmela, Enza, Gasper.
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How common is the last name Aronica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aronica has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 57,252 and it fell to 59,603 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.11%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a minor increase from 333 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.8%. Despite this, the proportion of individuals bearing the Aronica surname per 100,000 population decreased by 8.33%, dropping from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #59,603 | -4.11% |
| Count | 333 | 339 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aronica
As far as ethnic identity is concerned, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the people with the Aronica surname identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased from 95.50% in 2000 to 93.51% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year for this surname. An emergence of Hispanic ethnicity was observed in 2010, making up for 2.65% that was absent in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races also appeared among people with the Aronica surname, but their representation decreased from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 93.51% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.06% | -14.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |