Explore the Family Name Auker
The meaning of Auker
1. English (Norfolk): from the Middle English personal name Alker, Auker. This is derived either from Old English Ealhhere (composed of elements meaning ‘altar’ + ‘army’), or from Old French Alcher, Aucher, Auqu(i)er (from ancient Germanic Alchari). 2. Americanized form of Dutch or German Acker. Compare Aucker.
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How common is the last name Auker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Auker has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,945th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 20,227th spot, indicating a change of 3.43%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,170 in 2000 to 1,317 in 2010, a growth of 12.56%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Auker per 100,000 increased by 4.65%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,945 | #20,227 | 3.43% |
| Count | 1,170 | 1,317 | 12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.45 | 4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Auker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Auker identify as White, with a nearly unchanged proportion at 97.44% in 2000 to 97.42% in 2010. Notably, there was a small increase in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 12.77% from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. The proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.77% to 0.46%, marking a decrease of 40.26%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010, and a new category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.99% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 97.42% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.06% | 12.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.46% | -40.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |