Explore the Family Name Arviso
The meaning of Arviso
Hispanic: altered form of Basque Arbizu or Arvizu. This surname is most common among Native Americans (Navajos) in NM and AR. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfonso, Armando, Celso, Epifanio, Juan, Manuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Arviso in the United States?
The surname "Arviso" has experienced a slight decrease in popularity within the United States over the past decade, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Arviso was ranked as the 20,676th most common last name, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 21,413th position—a change of -3.56%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,189 in 2000 to 1,221 in 2010, a growth of 2.69%. The proportion of the population with the Arviso surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -6.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #21,413 | -3.56% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,221 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arviso
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Arviso", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows it is predominately linked to American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds, with a slight increase from 47.86% in 2000 to 48.32% in 2010. There was also a minor increase among those identifying as White, from 6.22% to 6.96%. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, although it decreased slightly from 43.65% to 41.52%. Those identifying with two or more races declined from 1.60% to 1.47%. Notably, groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were recorded for the first time in 2010 with percentages of 1.15% and 0.57% respectively. The 2000 census suppressed this information for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 47.86% | 48.32% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 43.65% | 41.52% | -4.88% |
| White | 6.22% | 6.96% | 11.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.47% | -8.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |