Explore the Family Name Aaker
The meaning of Aaker
1. Norwegian (also Åker): topographic name from åker ‘plowed field’. Compare Aker. 2. Altered form of Swedish Åker (see Aker), a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Ove, Sig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aaker has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 52,289 and by 2010 it had slid to a rank of 56,972, reflecting a change of -8.96%. Similarly, the count also experienced a slight dip from 373 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, marking a -4.02% change. The proportion per 100k displayed a similar trend, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, indicating a -14.29% difference.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #56,972 | -8.96% |
| Count | 373 | 358 | -4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aaker
Regarding ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Aaker surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decline over this decade, from 97.32% to 94.69%, respectively. The census data for 2010 indicates an emergence of diversity within the Aaker surname bearers. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there is now a small percentage (2.23%) who identify as Hispanic, and another small group (1.40%) who identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 94.69% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |