Explore the Family Name Auge
The meaning of Auge
1. French (Augé): variant of Auger and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Compare Dauge 1. 2. German: nickname for someone with a defect or peculiarity of the eyes, from Middle High German ouge ‘eye’ (modern German Auge). 3. German: variant of Au. Some characteristic forenames: French Elodie, Philippe, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Auge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Auge has maintained its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 27,848 and by 2010, it slightly moved to the rank of 27,869 which indicates a very minor decrease in rank by 0.08%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 812 in 2000 to 861 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.03%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a slight dip of -3.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #27,869 | -0.08% |
| Count | 812 | 861 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Auge
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Auge surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 94.21% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this decreased slightly to 93.61% in 2010. There was, however, an increase in the Hispanic and Black ethnic identities over the decade. Hispanic representation increased by 32.52%, albeit from a smaller base, and there was a new emergence of the Black ethnic identity within this surname group. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity also made its appearance in the 2010 data. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a significant decrease by 52.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 93.61% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.63% | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.63% | 32.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 0.81% | -52.91% |