Explore the Family Name Auman
The meaning of Auman
Americanized form of German Aumann. Compare Amon 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Auman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Auman has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 10,453 but dropped to 10,964 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.89 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the count or incidence of the surname actually increased from 2,820 in 2000 to 2,901 in 2010, representing a rise of about 2.87 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname has decreased by around 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,453 | #10,964 | -4.89% |
| Count | 2,820 | 2,901 | 2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 0.98 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Auman
Looking into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Auman, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained quite steady, with a minor decrease from 96.06 percent to 95.69 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 21.13 percent, and the Black population nearly doubled from 0.53 percent to 0.97 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a significant drop by 35.85 percent. The percentage of individuals claiming two or more races decreased by 14.53 percent, while the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives stayed consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.69% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.72% | 21.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1% | -14.53% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0.97% | 83.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.34% | -35.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0% |