Explore the Family Name Aronowitz
The meaning of Aronowitz
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Aron, a variant of Aaron. The ending -owitz is a Germanized form of the East Slavic patronymic ending -ovich, Polish -owicz. Compare Arnow. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yaffa.
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How common is the last name Aronowitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aronowitz has increased from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 41,596th in 2000 and improved its ranking to 38,948th by 2010, showing a growth of 6.37 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 493 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.81 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #38,948 | 6.37% |
| Count | 493 | 566 | 14.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aronowitz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Aronowitz identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.35 percent in 2000 to 92.4 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising from 2.43 percent to 4.24 percent. There were also new entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010, representing 1.24 percent and 1.41 percent respectively. Meanwhile, there was no change in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 92.4% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 4.24% | 74.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |