Explore the Family Name Auen
The meaning of Auen
German: plural or inflected variant of Aue.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Auen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Auen" has seen a slight increase in the United States, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Auen ranked as the 46,240th most popular surname with a count of 434, amounting to a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had moved up to the 44,730th rank with a count of 480, representing an increase of 10.6%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #44,730 | 3.27% |
| Count | 434 | 480 | 10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Auen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Auen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, nearly all (96.77%) identified as White, with smaller representations from Hispanic (1.61%) and Black (1.15%) communities. Notably, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.13%), there was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic (2.29%) and Black (1.88%). Furthermore, representation from those identifying with two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data, albeit at a small 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 93.13% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.29% | 42.24% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.88% | 63.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |