Explore the Family Name Arrell
The meaning of Arrell
1. Irish: from Ó hEarghail, see Harrell. 2. English: perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Eryl, a derivative of Old English Eoforwulf.
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How common is the last name Arrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arrell has slightly decreased in the United States. The surname ranked 66,878 in 2000 and fell to 71,042 by 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 6.23%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dipped from 276 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.36%. The proportion of people with the Arrell surname per 100,000 also declined by 10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #71,042 | -6.23% |
| Count | 276 | 275 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arrell
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Arrell surname identified as White at 90.94%, which slightly dropped to 89.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased from 2.54% to 2.18% during the same period. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 3.26% in 2000 to 4.73% in 2010, indicating a growth of 45.09%. The Hispanic portion of this surname also experienced an increase from 1.81% to 2.18%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 89.82% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 4.73% | 45.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.18% | 20.44% |
| Black | 2.54% | 2.18% | -14.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |