Explore the Family Name Arra
The meaning of Arra
1. Galician: habitational name from a place in Pontevedra called Arra. 2. Albanian: nickname or topographic name from arrë (definite form arra) ‘walnut’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Elena, Juan, Mariano, Susana.
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How common is the last name Arra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arra has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Arra ranked 55,849 in popularity, with a count of 343 instances across the United States. By 2010, the rank had risen to 55,386 and the count had grown by approximately 8 percent to 371 instances. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #55,386 | 0.83% |
| Count | 343 | 371 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arra
Looking at the ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a notable shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Arra. The largest group identifying with this surname has consistently been those of White ethnicity, although their proportion fell from 90.67% in 2000 to 80.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw substantial increases of 148.81% and 177.86% respectively. The proportions of those identifying as two or more races fell slightly, while no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.67% | 80.59% | -11.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.79% | 9.43% | 148.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 7.28% | 177.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.16% | -7.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |