Explore the Family Name Arrona
The meaning of Arrona
Basque: habitational name from a place called Arrona in Gipuzkoa province (Basque Country, Spain).
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How common is the last name Arrona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arrona has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arrona was the 43,798th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 38,691st place, marking an 11.66% change. The count of people bearing this surname also increased by 23.06%, from 464 in 2000 to 571 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Arrona per 100,000 individuals in the population slightly increased from 0.17 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #38,691 | 11.66% |
| Count | 464 | 571 | 23.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arrona
When looking at the ethnicity of those with the surname Arrona, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that this name is predominantly associated with a Hispanic ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase of 0.27% over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 8.04%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.1% | 93.35% | 0.27% |
| White | 6.47% | 5.95% | -8.04% |
| 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% |