Explore the Family Name Akey
The meaning of Akey
1. Americanized form of French Éthier (see Ethier). Alteration of the French ending -thier to English -key is typical for American French surnames. Compare Aikey and Hakey. 2. Possibly also English: variant of Ake. 3. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Eiche. History: The surname Akey is (largely) borne by the descendants of the French immigrant Léonard Éthier (see Ethier).
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How common is the last name Akey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Akey has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Akey ranked 20,284 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 16,755, marking a 17.4% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also grew considerably during this decade, with an increase of nearly 40% from 1,220 individuals in 2000 to 1,706 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population with the Akey surname per 100k people increased by 28.89%, growing from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,284 | #16,755 | 17.4% |
| Count | 1,220 | 1,706 | 39.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.58 | 28.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Akey surname. In 2000, a vast majority (96.23%) identified as White. However, this percentage decreased slightly by 2010 to 92.20%. Meanwhile, there were upward trends for other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Black rose from 0.98% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010, while individuals identifying as Hispanic doubled from 0.82% to 1.88%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw increases of 100% and 85.96% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a small increase of 3.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 92.2% | -4.19% |
| Black | 0.98% | 2.64% | 169.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.88% | 129.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.64% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 1.06% | 85.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.59% | 3.51% |