Explore the Family Name Augenstein
The meaning of Augenstein
German: from an altered form of the personal name Augustin (see Austin). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Augenstein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Augenstein saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Augenstein was ranked 25,199th most popular surname and by 2010, it slid to 26,598th position, a change of -5.55%. The total count of people with this last name decreased marginally from 923 to 916 during this period, representing a -0.76% change. Similarly, the proportion of people named Augenstein per 100,000 declined by -8.82%, from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #26,598 | -5.55% |
| Count | 923 | 916 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Augenstein
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Augenstein, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a subtle shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 97.51% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. There was an increase in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.87% to 1.31%, and those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0.98% to 1.64%. The census recorded no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year, while the Hispanic population rose from 0% to 0.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.74% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.64% | 67.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.31% | 50.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |