Explore the Family Name Aronow
The meaning of Aronow
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Aronov. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eliezer, Kerith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aronow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aronow has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Aronow ranked 45,403 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 47,186, marking a decline of 3.93%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname saw a modest increase from 444 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, an uptick of 1.35%. The proportion per 100k also dipped slightly from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #47,186 | -3.93% |
| Count | 444 | 450 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aronow
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aronow, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this population from 97.52% in 2000 to 96% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw growth over the decade, increasing by 57.52% from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The Census data for 2010 also showed a small representation of those identifying as two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96% | -1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.78% | 57.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |