Explore the Family Name Arther
The meaning of Arther
1. Scottish and Irish: shortened and altered form of McArthur. 2. English: variant of Arthur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arther in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arther has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arther ranked as the 47,026th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to 49,636th, marking a change of -5.55%. The count of people with the Arther surname also slightly decreased from 425 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, a marginal drop of -0.47%. The proportion of the Arther surname per 100k people also saw a decrease of -12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,636 | -5.55% |
| Count | 425 | 423 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arther
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Arther, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Arthers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 22.44%, while those reporting two or more ethnic identities increased by an impressive 67.73%. The proportion of Arthers identifying as White saw a minor increase of 0.83%. The Hispanic demographic remained relatively stable with only a 0.43% increase. However, the number of Arthers identifying as Black decreased significantly by -20.88%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased by -9.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.12% | 66.67% | 0.83% |
| Black | 18.82% | 14.89% | -20.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.53% | 9.22% | 22.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 4.73% | 67.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.36% | 0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.35% | 2.13% | -9.36% |