Explore the Family Name Arpin
The meaning of Arpin
French: 1. variant of Harpin ‘harper’ and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this (or of the variant Herpin). 2. from a Savoy dialect form of the adjective alpin ‘alpine’, hence a topographic name denoting a dweller in the Alps, or from a Savoy variant of the Latin personal name Alpinus, with the same meaning. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Arpin are descendants of Émery Herpin or Arpin dit Poitevin from France (see Harpin and Herpin). Some characteristic forenames: French Alcid, Andre, Armand, Rodolphe, Alphonse, Gisele, Laurent, Ovila, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Arpin in the United States?
The surname Arpin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arpin ranked as the 23,128th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 24,890th spot, demonstrating a -7.62% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also experienced a slight decline from 1,031 in 2000 to 999 in 2010, a -3.1% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Arpin per 100,000 decreased by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,128 | #24,890 | -7.62% |
| Count | 1,031 | 999 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arpin
On the other hand, the ethnic distribution of the surname Arpin showed some changes in the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.57% of those with the Arpin surname identified as White and this percentage increased slightly to 95.40% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase of 34.02%, going from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.16% to 1.00%, a -13.79% change. The Hispanic representation also decreased by -29.75%, falling from 2.42% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. There was no representation from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 95.4% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 1.7% | -29.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.3% | 34.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1% | -13.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |