Explore the Family Name Arrant
The meaning of Arrant
Variant of Arant, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arrant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arrant has seen a slight rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,180th and by 2010, it had climbed to 23,662nd, marking a 2.14% increase. The census also reported an increase in the number of people with this surname from 972 individuals in 2000 to 1,071 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.19%. However, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname remained steady at 0.36 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #23,662 | 2.14% |
| Count | 972 | 1,071 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arrant
Ethnic identity associated with the Arrant surname has also varied over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White (80.86% in 2010, down from 87.24% in 2000), there were noticeable shifts in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced a substantial increase of 178.82%, rising from 2.88% to 8.03%. There were also increases amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up 42.36% to 2.05%) and Black (up 18.4% to 6.82%). Conversely, the proportion claiming two or more races decreased by 36.41% to 1.31%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased slightly to 0.93%, up by 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.24% | 80.86% | -7.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 8.03% | 178.82% |
| Black | 5.76% | 6.82% | 18.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 2.05% | 42.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.31% | -36.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.93% | 50% |