Explore the Family Name Aulenbach
The meaning of Aulenbach
German: 1. habitational name from a creek or place so named in Württemberg. 2. variant of Allenbach.
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How common is the last name Aulenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Aulenbach surname has seen a subtle shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this family name was the 74,957th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 240 individuals. By 2010, it had slipped to the 80,926th rank, with a slight decrease in count to 234. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.09 to 0.08, reflecting an overall decrease in popularity by 7.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #80,926 | -7.96% |
| Count | 240 | 234 | -2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aulenbach
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the vast majority of individuals with the Aulenbach surname identify as white. In 2000, 98.33% of Aulenbachs identified as white, increasing slightly to 99.15% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Aulenbachs identifying with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. These figures underscore the overwhelming predominance of the white ethnic identity among those bearing the Aulenbach surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 99.15% | 0.83% |
| 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% |