Explore the Family Name Arroyos
The meaning of Arroyos
Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called (Los) Arroyos, plural of Arroyo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arroyos in the United States?
The surname Arroyos has seen a rise in its popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 31,492 among all surnames but climbed to 27,869 by 2010, representing a change of 11.5%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 695 in 2000 to 861 in 2010, showing a significant growth rate of 23.88%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population slightly rose from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #27,869 | 11.5% |
| Count | 695 | 861 | 23.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arroyos
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Arroyos identify as Hispanic, which increased marginally from 93.67% in 2000 to 94.19% in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White fell slightly from 4.89% in 2000 to 4.53% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained constant at zero throughout both years. Interestingly, there was no reported percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this appeared in 2010 at 0.58%. The group "Two or more races" were present in 2000 at 0.86%, but the 2010 data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.67% | 94.19% | 0.56% |
| White | 4.89% | 4.53% | -7.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |