Explore the Family Name Arvay
The meaning of Arvay
1. Hungarian (Árvay) and Slovak (also Árvay): Hungarian habitational name for someone from Árva County (Slovak: Orava) in the former kingdom of Hungary (now in Slovakia). 2. Americanized form of Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian Arvaj: Slavicized form of the Hungarian name (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Arvay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arvay in the United States has decreased over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 50,801 and by 2010, it had dropped to 55,841, representing a decrease of 9.92%. The count also fell from 386 people with the surname Arvay in 2000 to 367 in 2010, a decline of 4.92%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 14.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #55,841 | -9.92% |
| Count | 386 | 367 | -4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arvay
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Arvay identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 95.85% of all Arvays and increased slightly to 97.00% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races declined from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Arvay surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 97% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.36% | -24.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |