Explore the Family Name Aebersold
The meaning of Aebersold
Swiss German and South German: topographic or habitational name from Middle High German eber ‘wild boar’ + sol ‘wallow(ing place)’, also used in placenames. The surname Aebersold is very rare in Germany. Compare Abersold, Ebersohl, Ebersol, Ebersold, and Ebersole. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, among the Mennonites in the US established in the Americanized forms, especially Ebersole. Some characteristic forenames: German Hanspeter, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aebersold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aebersold saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Aebersold surname was ranked 67,725th most common name in the United States with a count of 272 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 72,771st and the count decreased marginally to 267. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #72,771 | -7.45% |
| Count | 272 | 267 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aebersold
In terms of ethnicity, the Aebersold surname predominantly identifies as White based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.90% of those with the Aebersold surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.63% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Aebersolds identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.63% | -2.3% |
| 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% |