Explore the Family Name Arostegui
The meaning of Arostegui
Basque: Castilianized form of Arostegi or Aroztegi, a topographic name from arotz ‘carpenter or blacksmith’ + the ending -tegi ‘house, workshop of’.
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How common is the last name Arostegui in the United States?
The surname Arostegui has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States over the course of a decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Arostegui was ranked 46,614th in terms of popularity amongst surnames, and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 38,532nd. This represents a notable increase of 17.34%. Furthermore, the number of individuals carrying the Arostegui surname also grew from 430 in 2000 to 574 in 2010, marking an increase of 33.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname increased as well, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #38,532 | 17.34% |
| Count | 430 | 574 | 33.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arostegui
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the surname Arostegui, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, no Arosteguis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, 23.26% of Arosteguis identified as White, which decreased to 19.51% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased over the decade, from 75.81% in 2000 to 79.79% in 2010, reflecting a 5.25% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.81% | 79.79% | 5.25% |
| White | 23.26% | 19.51% | -16.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |