Explore the Family Name Arp
The meaning of Arp
1. North German, Dutch, and Danish: from the personal name Arp, derived from Middle Low German erp ‘dark brown’. 2. Altered form of German Erb.
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How common is the last name Arp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arp has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8,811th most popular surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 9,560th position. This indicates a drop of about 8.5% over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by around 0.64%, from 3,423 in 2000 to 3,401 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people fell by approximately 9.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,811 | #9,560 | -8.5% |
| Count | 3,423 | 3,401 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.27 | 1.15 | -9.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arp
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arp. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts in several categories. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 30.38%, and those identifying as two or more races increased by 57.32%. Additionally, there was a 22.63% increase in those identifying as Hispanic and a 26.58% increase among those identifying as Black. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 1.43%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by nearly 17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 93.56% | -1.43% |
| Black | 1.58% | 2% | 26.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.68% | 22.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.29% | 57.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 1.03% | 30.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.44% | -16.98% |