Explore the Family Name Arons
The meaning of Arons
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Aarons. 2. Latvian: from the personal name Ārons. 3. Dutch: patronymic from the Biblical Hebrew personal name Aron (see Aaron).
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How common is the last name Arons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arons has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this name was 36,630, and by 2010 it had dropped to 37,955, representing a change of -3.62%. However, interestingly, the count or the total number of people with the surname increased from 576 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, a growth of 1.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, saw a drop of -4.76%, decreasing from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #37,955 | -3.62% |
| Count | 576 | 585 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arons
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arons, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, majority identify as White, with 93.75% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 93.68% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 53.21%, moving from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a substantial decrease in representation, dropping by 48.18% from 3.30% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at around 1.03%-1.04%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 93.68% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.39% | 53.21% |
| Black | 3.3% | 1.71% | -48.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.03% | -0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |