Explore the Family Name Akehurst
The meaning of Akehurst
English (Sussex): habitational name from Akehurst Farm in Hellingly, Sussex, named from Old English āc ‘oak’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’. The modern spelling of the placename is Oakhurst.
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How common is the last name Akehurst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Akehurst has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 75,564th, a change of -7.53%. The total count of people with this surname also declined from 260 to 255, a -1.92% change. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.1 individuals named Akehurst in 2000, falling to 0.09 in 2010, a decrease of -10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #75,564 | -7.53% |
| Count | 260 | 255 | -1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akehurst
The breakdown of ethnic identity associated with the surname Akehurst has shown some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming 95.77% of individuals with the Akehurst name identified as White, while a small 2.31% identified as being of two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of White individuals fell slightly to 91.76%, a -4.19% change. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased significantly to 3.92%, a 69.70% rise. No individuals with the surname Akehurst identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 91.76% | -4.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 3.92% | 69.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |