Explore the Family Name Aitkens
The meaning of Aitkens
1. Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Aitken. 2. English: variant of Atkin with genitival or excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aitkens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aitkens has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 and by 2010, it had dropped to 74,826, marking an 8.13% change. In terms of actual counts, there were 265 individuals bearing the surname in 2000, and this number slightly fell to 258 by 2010, indicating a decrease by 2.64%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, further emphasizing the marginal decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #74,826 | -8.13% |
| Count | 265 | 258 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aitkens
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aitkens, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, noticeable changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, but this percentage decreased from 80.38% to 75.58% over the ten-year period. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 10.94% to 12.40%, while those who identify as Hispanic also increased from 2.26% to 3.10%. The group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native grew from 4.91% to 5.81%. Interestingly, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a representation of 3.10%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.38% | 75.58% | -5.97% |
| Black | 10.94% | 12.4% | 13.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.91% | 5.81% | 18.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 3.1% | 37.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |