Explore the Family Name Arters
The meaning of Arters
Irish (northern): variant of Arthurs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Arters has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 55,741st spot, marking a growth of 4.55%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased from 325 to 368 during this period, indicating a 13.23% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #55,741 | 4.55% |
| Count | 325 | 368 | 13.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arters
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arters, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some minor changes. While there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for both years, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 96.92% in 2000 to 95.92% in 2010. The presence of the surname within the Hispanic community also disappeared completely by 2010 after being at 2.15% in 2000. Interestingly, the surname began appearing within the population that identifies with two or more races in 2010, though it was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.92% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |