Explore the Family Name Aber
The meaning of Aber
1. German: from a short form of the personal name Albrecht. 2. Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Eber. 3. Altered form of French Hébert (see Hebert).
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How common is the last name Aber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aber has seen a slight decline in the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Aber was ranked 17,846th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 19,567th place. This represents a decrease of 9.64%. Further, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, going from 1,446 in 2000 to 1,379 in 2010, indicating a 4.63% drop. The proportion of people named Aber per 100,000 residents fell by 12.96%, from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,846 | #19,567 | -9.64% |
| Count | 1,446 | 1,379 | -4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.47 | -12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aber
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aber. In 2000, approximately 93.22% of those bearing the Aber surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 93.55% by 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.35% to 2.97% over the same time period. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.90% to 0.51%, while Black identifiers dropped from 1.38% to 1.16%. The percentage of Abers identifying as belonging to two or more races also declined, from 1.73% to 1.45%. The smallest group, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, saw a decrease from 0.41% to 0.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 93.55% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.97% | 26.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.45% | -16.18% |
| Black | 1.38% | 1.16% | -15.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.51% | -43.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.36% | -12.2% |