Explore the Family Name Ater
The meaning of Ater
German: variant or altered form of Eder or Ader. The surname Ater is very rare in Germany. Compare Ator. History: Johann Georg Ater was born c.1745–50 in Clarksburg, OH.
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How common is the last name Ater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ater" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,209th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 21,759th position, indicating a decrease of 2.59%. However, in terms of actual count, there was an increase in the number of people with this surname, from 1,153 in 2000 to 1,195 in 2010, signifying a growth of 3.64%. Despite this, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #21,759 | -2.59% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,195 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ater
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname "Ater" has also seen some notable changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White population bearing this surname decreased from 94.62% in 2000 to 86.03% in 2010, a drop of 9.08%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased significantly from 2.08% to 9.21%, marking a drastic increase of 342.79%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an upward trend, from 0.61% to 1.51%. The Hispanic representation also rose from zero to 1.59%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races was recorded at 2.17% in 2000, but no data was available for the same in 2010. The count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 86.03% | -9.08% |
| Black | 2.08% | 9.21% | 342.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 1.51% | 147.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |