Explore the Family Name Aude
The meaning of Aude
1. North German: from a Low German variant of the personal name Ohde, a short form of a variant of Ulrich. 2. French: from a female personal name based on the ancient Germanic word alda ‘old, elder’. Aude la belle was the name of the beloved of Roland in the Charlemagne romances.
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How common is the last name Aude in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Aude' showed a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Aude' was ranked as the 56,392nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 59,171st place, marking a decrease in rank by about 4.93 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 339 in 2000 to 342 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 0.88 percent, although the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #59,171 | -4.93% |
| Count | 339 | 342 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aude
With regard to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Aude' between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 83.48 percent in 2000 and 80.12 percent in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4.02 percent. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic individuals increased significantly from 13.27 percent to 15.50 percent, a change of approximately 16.80 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a decrease, moving from 2.06 percent to 1.75 percent. There was an appearance of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. However, no individuals with the surname 'Aude' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.48% | 80.12% | -4.02% |
| Hispanic | 13.27% | 15.5% | 16.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Black | 2.06% | 1.75% | -15.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |