Explore the Family Name Art
The meaning of Art
1. South German: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a farmer, from Middle High German art ‘farmland’. See Artman, compare Arth. Alternatively, mainly in Bavaria and Austria, a topographic name for someone who lived at the end of a village, Middle High German ort ‘point, end’. 2. Irish: shortened form of Mac Airt (see McCart), containing the Gaelic personal name Art ‘bear’.
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How common is the last name Art in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Art" has exhibited an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,900 in terms of commonality and rose slightly to 32,792 by 2010, representing a change of about 0.33%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 657 in 2000 to 700 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #32,792 | 0.33% |
| Count | 657 | 700 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Art
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname "Art" are White, although there was a slight decline of 3.28% from 89.95% in 2000 to 87.00% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, rising by 25.18% from 2.74% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. Similarly, Hispanic representation increased by 40.57%, from 2.44% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also saw an upward trend, increasing by 23.58% to reach 4.14% in 2010. No changes were observed in the categories for "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native", with both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.95% | 87% | -3.28% |
| Black | 3.35% | 4.14% | 23.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 3.43% | 25.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.43% | 40.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |