Explore the Family Name Aungst
The meaning of Aungst
Altered form of German Angst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aungst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aungst has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,892, but by 2010 it had moved up slightly to rank 21,774, representing a positive change of 0.54%. The number of people with this surname also saw an increase from 1,106 in 2000 to 1,194 in 2010 — a nearly 8% rise. However, the proportion of the Aungst surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.44%, standing at 0.4 in 2010 compared to 0.41 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,892 | #21,774 | 0.54% |
| Count | 1,106 | 1,194 | 7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aungst
Looking at the census data for ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Aungst surname identified as White, accounting for 96.31% in 2010, though this was a 1.37% decrease from 2000. The Hispanic population experienced the most significant growth, increasing by 148.15% to account for 1.34% of all Aungsts in 2010. Notably, people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both saw changes. The former group dropped by 6.35% while the latter rose by 16.67%. Individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native also appeared in the 2010 data, although they were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.31% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.34% | 148.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.26% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.59% | -6.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |