Explore the Family Name Arvin
The meaning of Arvin
1. Scottish or English: probably a variant of Irvine. 2. Irish: possibly a variant of Irvin. History: Thomas Arvin is recorded in MD in 1735.
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How common is the last name Arvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Arvin has seen some fluctuations between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Arvin was ranked 11,917 in terms of popularity, but it dropped slightly to a rank of 13,029 in 2010. This represents a 9.33% decrease in rank position. The count of people with this surname also mirrored this trend, declining by 2.04% from 2,406 in 2000 to 2,357 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Arvin surname per 100,000 people fell by 10.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,917 | #13,029 | -9.33% |
| Count | 2,406 | 2,357 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.8 | -10.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arvin
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Arvin also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname, but by 2010, these figures had risen to 0.98% and 0.38% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 63.10%, moving from 1.87% to 3.05%. Meanwhile, the white demographic remained fairly stable at around 89.6%, seeing only a slight decrease. However, the Hispanic portion fell by 3.65%, and the Black demographic saw the most significant drop of 25.64%, from 6.28% to 4.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.65% | 89.61% | -0.04% |
| Black | 6.28% | 4.67% | -25.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 3.05% | 63.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.32% | -3.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |