Explore the Family Name Aikens
The meaning of Aikens
1. English: variant of Atkin, with genitival or excrescent -s (compare Atkins). 2. Dutch and East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Aike, a diminutive of Aai/Aie, a variant or a short form of the personal names Aaielt, Age, Ad(d)e or Adriaan. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Eikens.
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How common is the last name Aikens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aikens has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 6989th in terms of popularity and had a count of 4421, equating to a proportion of 1.64 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank of the surname had improved to 6831, and the count increased to 4936, representing a growth of 11.65%. The proportion per 100k also saw an uptick, showing an increase from 1.64 to 1.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,989 | #6,831 | 2.26% |
| Count | 4,421 | 4,936 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.64 | 1.67 | 1.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aikens
The Decennial U.S. Census also provided insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aikens. Over the decade, there have been shifts in ethnicity representation for this surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as either Black (49.45%) or White (46.14%), with minimal percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races. However, by 2010, while the percentage of Black individuals remained relatively stable (49.64%), the White demographic saw a decrease of 6.48%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 137.5%, although still remaining a smaller group. Other groups such as Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives also saw increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.45% | 49.64% | 0.38% |
| White | 46.14% | 43.15% | -6.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 3.26% | 53.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.47% | 137.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.11% | 11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.36% | 44% |