Explore the Family Name Akens
The meaning of Akens
Irish (northern): variant of Aikens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Akens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Akens decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,587th with a count of approximately 539 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 43,811 and the count decreased to 492, marking an 8.72% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #43,811 | -13.54% |
| Count | 539 | 492 | -8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akens
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Akens identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.22%. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.48% to 3.05%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black fell by 6.82%, from 27.27% to 25.41%. Additionally, there was a modest rise in those identifying as Hispanic, up by 23.65%. It's worth noting that no individuals with the Akens surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.57% | 69.72% | 0.22% |
| Black | 27.27% | 25.41% | -6.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 3.05% | 106.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.83% | 23.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |