Explore the Family Name Arrigo
The meaning of Arrigo
Italian: from the medieval personal name Arrigo, a variant of Enrico (see Henry). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Pasquale, Salvatore, Sal, Santo, Vincenzo, Antonino, Franco, Mario, Natale, Vito.
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How common is the last name Arrigo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arrigo has slightly decreased in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Arrigo was ranked 16,616th in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 17,775th, showing a decrease of approximately 7%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also dropped marginally from 1,589 in 2000 to 1,576 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Arrigo per 100,000 people experienced a drop of about 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,616 | #17,775 | -6.98% |
| Count | 1,589 | 1,576 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.53 | -10.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arrigo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arrigo also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White, that percentage fell slightly from 97.61% to 95.37%. A notable increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which more than doubled from 1.51% to 3.24%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also rose significantly, from 0.44% to 0.63%, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained relatively stable. No individuals with the surname Arrigo identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 95.37% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.24% | 114.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0.63% | 43.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.32% | 3.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |