Explore the Family Name Aument
The meaning of Aument
Americanized form of German Amend.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aument in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aument saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,196 in popularity and had 412 individuals with this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 52,383, and the count of people bearing the name also decreased slightly to 396, representing a change of -3.88%. The proportion per 100k also declined by 13.33%, showing a downward trend in the prevalence of this surname in the U.S population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #52,383 | -8.69% |
| Count | 412 | 396 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aument
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Aument, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was minimal change from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 98.79% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 97.98%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there was a small percentage (1.26%) of Aument individuals who identified with two or more races, indicating some diversification in the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 97.98% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |