Explore the Family Name Augur
The meaning of Augur
English: see Alger 1 and compare Auger 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Augur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Augur has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 72,022nd in 2000, its popularity fell to 79,598th in 2010, a drop of around 10.52%. In terms of actual count, there were 252 individuals with the Augur surname in 2000, which reduced to 239 by 2010, marking a decrease of about 5.16%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also experienced an 11.11% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #79,598 | -10.52% |
| Count | 252 | 239 | -5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Augur
In terms of ethnic identity, most individuals carrying the Augur surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.62% of Augurs were White, which slightly decreased to 95.40% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The only notable change was the emergence of a Hispanic group, accounting for 2.09% of Augurs in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 95.4% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |