Explore the Family Name Arras
The meaning of Arras
1. Spanish, French, German, and English: metonymic occupational name for a dealer in a type of heavy woolen cloth for which the city of Arras in northern France (Pas-de-Calais) was internationally famous in the Middle Ages. The cloth was typically used to make tapestry wall hangings. In France, this is also found as a habitational name from Arras. 2. Scottish: probably a habitatonal name from Airhouse in Channelkirk (Berwickshire), which is recorded as Arous in 1510, Arreis in 1630, and Aras in 1655. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Armando, Jose, Manuel, Angelina, Araceli, Benigno, Cruz, Estela, Homero, Jesus, Juan, Lucila. German Erwin, Heino, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Arras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arras has witnessed an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,419th and increased to 25,255th in 2010, marking a growth of 4.41%. In terms of count, there were 869 individuals with this surname in 2000 which grew by 12.89% to 981 individuals in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Arras per 100,000 also saw a slight rise from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #25,255 | 4.41% |
| Count | 869 | 981 | 12.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arras
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Arras also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 55.93% identified as White, but this decreased by 13.98% to 48.11% by 2010. On the other hand, the Hispanic community saw an increase from 43.27% in 2000 to 50.76% in 2010, marking a growth of 17.31%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.27% | 50.76% | 17.31% |
| White | 55.93% | 48.11% | -13.98% |
| 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% |