Explore the Family Name Aukamp
The meaning of Aukamp
German (Westphalia): topographic name for someone living on an area of land by a river or other body of water, from Middle High German ouwe ‘water meadow, stream’ + kamp ‘field, domain’.
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How common is the last name Aukamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aukamp has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 69,201, which rose to 66,553 in 2010, reflecting a 3.83% jump in popularity. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.08%, going from 265 in 2000 to 297 ten years later. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k of people with the surname Aukamp remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #66,553 | 3.83% |
| Count | 265 | 297 | 12.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aukamp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Aukamp, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased marginally from 98.87% in 2000 to 98.99% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.87% | 98.99% | 0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |