Explore the Family Name Arritt
The meaning of Arritt
Probably an altered form of German Ehret. History: Christopher Arritt, married in Alsace and Lorraine, died in Hampshire County, VA, in 1742.
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How common is the last name Arritt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arritt has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Arritt ranked at 69,854 out of all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 74,375. This represents a decline of 6.47 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 262 in 2000, to 260 in 2010, marking a reduction of 0.76 percent. Likewise, the proportion of people named Arritt per 100,000 declined by 10 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #74,375 | -6.47% |
| Count | 262 | 260 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arritt
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals carrying the Arritt surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.8 percent of the Arritt population identified as such, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.62 by the year 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Arritt population saw an increase from 2.67 percent to 3.46 percent. No Arritts were recorded as identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.62% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.46% | 29.59% |
| 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% |