Explore the Family Name Arter
The meaning of Arter
English and Welsh: variant of Arthur, the form being influenced perhaps by the Gaelic form of the personal name, Artair.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arter showed a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 14,983 to 15,090, signifying a subtle decrease of 0.71%. However, the count, or number of people with the Arter surname, actually increased by 8.01% during that time, going from 1,810 to 1,955 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a marginal decrease of 1.49%, shifting from 0.67 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,983 | #15,090 | -0.71% |
| Count | 1,810 | 1,955 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arter
The ethnic identity associated with the Arter surname also showed some changes according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, white individuals made up the majority at 77.51%, but this decreased to 74.02% by 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, rising from 1.16% to 4.81% over the decade. The black population saw a small decrease, moving from 14.81% to 14.32%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander representation also slightly decreased from 3.37% to 3.27%. Individuals identifying with two or more races had a minor increase from 2.38% to 2.46%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native population saw a substantial percentage increase, moving from 0.77% to 1.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.51% | 74.02% | -4.5% |
| Black | 14.81% | 14.32% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 4.81% | 314.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.37% | 3.27% | -2.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 2.46% | 3.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 1.13% | 46.75% |