Explore the Family Name Aulakh
The meaning of Aulakh
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan, from the name of a village in Muktsar District, Punjab.
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How common is the last name Aulakh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aulakh showed a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,178th and increased in popularity to rank 36,379th in 2010, representing a change of 27.5%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 392 in 2000 to 615 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 56.89%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Aulakh per 100,000 people saw an increase of 40% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #36,379 | 27.5% |
| Count | 392 | 615 | 56.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aulakh
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Aulakh reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with this group increasing from 89.03% to 93.33%, a change of 4.83%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased by 50.33%, going from 4.59% to 2.28%. Those identifying as White also declined slightly, from 4.59% to 3.74%, a decrease of 18.52%. No individuals with the surname Aulakh identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.03% | 93.33% | 4.83% |
| White | 4.59% | 3.74% | -18.52% |
| Two or More Races | 4.59% | 2.28% | -50.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |