Explore the Family Name Akerman
The meaning of Akerman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ackermann. 2. Swedish (Åkerman): ornamental name composed of the elements åker ‘field’ + man ‘man’. Compare Ackerman and Ockerman. 3. English: variant of Ackerman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mendy, Ari, Chaim, Meir, Moisey, Ruchie.
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How common is the last name Akerman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Akerman has increased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,180th most popular surname, while in 2010 its rank improved to 23,019th position. This represents a growth of 4.8%. The count of people with the Akerman surname also rose from 972 in 2000 to 1,110 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 14.2%. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 people grew by 5.56% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #23,019 | 4.8% |
| Count | 972 | 1,110 | 14.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.38 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akerman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Akerman surname identified as White, making up 94.03% in 2000 and 90.72% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade by 3.52%. The census also revealed an increase in the number of people identifying as two or more races, with percentages rising from 1.03% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant surge of 68.35%, from 2.78% in 2000 to 4.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, the portion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 25.73% over the same period. Importantly, no Akermans were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 90.72% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.68% | 68.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 2.16% | 109.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.06% | 1.53% | -25.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |