Explore the Family Name Von Arx
The meaning of Von Arx
Swiss German (von Arx): habitational name for someone from Arx, a place near Basel in Switzerland, formed with the preposition von ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Urs.
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How common is the last name Von Arx in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Von Arx has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 51,945th and by 2010, it had climbed to the 50,275th position showing a change of 3.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 376 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, marking a 10.64% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.14, indicating that its overall popularity in relation to other surnames remained largely unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #50,275 | 3.21% |
| Count | 376 | 416 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Von Arx
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data points out that the majority of individuals with the surname Von Arx identify as white. In 2000, 95.48% identified as white, a figure that slightly increased to 95.91% by 2010. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 amounted to 1.6%, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Additionally, there was a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, with 2.13% in 2000 falling to 1.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.91% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.92% | -9.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |