Explore the Family Name Aigner
The meaning of Aigner
South German (Austria and Bavaria): variant of Eigner. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich, Hans, Otmar, Otto, Walburga.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aigner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aigner has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Aigner ranked 33,248 in popularity with a count of 648 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, despite the overall count only slightly decreasing to 644, the rank had dropped to 35,016, indicating a 5.32% decrease in popularity. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 8.33%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #35,016 | -5.32% |
| Count | 648 | 644 | -0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aigner
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Aigner identify as White, according to the U.S. Decennial Census. Between 2000 and 2010, this demographic saw a marginal increase from 95.37% to 95.65%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 39.02%, although the overall percentage remained small, rising from 1.23% to 1.71%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease of 8.82%, falling from 1.70% to 1.55%. There were no reported changes in percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 95.65% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.71% | 39.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.55% | -8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |