Explore the Family Name Aikin
The meaning of Aikin
English: variant of Aitken.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aikin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aikin changed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aikin ranked as the 24,584th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slid down slightly to 26,143rd. Over the same period, the count of individuals with the Aikin surname decreased marginally from 953 people to 936, representing a decline of 1.78%. The proportion of U.S. residents bearing the Aikin surname per 100,000 population also saw a drop of 8.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,584 | #26,143 | -6.34% |
| Count | 953 | 936 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aikin
In terms of ethnic identity, findings from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal that the majority of those carrying the Aikin surname identified as White both in 2000 (91.71%) and 2010 (91.88%). There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.78% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities emerged within the Aikins in 2010, accounting for 1.07%, whereas none were reported in 2000. Conversely, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying as Black, falling from 4.09% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. The number of Aikins who identified with two or more races also saw a drop of 38.85%. Although an Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in 2010, the exact figure was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 91.88% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.67% | 50% |
| Black | 4.09% | 2.56% | -37.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0.96% | -38.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |