Explore the Family Name Aakre
The meaning of Aakre
Norwegian (also Åkre): habitational name from any of several places so named, from an inflected form of Old Norse akr ‘plowed field’. Compare Akre. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hjalmer, Knute, Nels, Obert, Selmer, Steinar.
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How common is the last name Aakre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aakre has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Aakre was ranked as the 55,849th most popular surname and by 2010 it had climbed to the 55,386th position. This represents a positive change of approximately 0.83%. In terms of count, there were 343 individuals with this surname in 2000 which rose to 371 by 2010, marking an increase of 8.16%. The proportion per 100k people, however, remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #55,386 | 0.83% |
| Count | 343 | 371 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aakre
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Aakre surname identify as White. In 2000, about 97.96% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.3% by 2010. The census data did not show any individuals with the Aakre surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.3% | -0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |