Explore the Family Name Aure
The meaning of Aure
1. Norwegian: habitational name from five farms in southern Norway so named, from Old Norse aurr ‘gravel, coarse sand’ in a river plain. 2. Aragonese: probably a topographic name from a dialectal form of arbre ‘tree’. The surname Aure is most common in the Philippines, where it may possibly be of different origin. 3. French (Auré; mainly Vendée): habitational name from any of several places in western France named Auré or Auray. 4. French (southern): topographic name for someone living in a windswept place, from Old French (h)aure or ore ‘breeze, wind’.
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How common is the last name Aure in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aure has seen a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Aure ranked 47,485th and by 2010, it went up to the 44,500th spot, marking a 6.29% increase. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade, from 420 people in 2000 to 483 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 15%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k stayed the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #44,500 | 6.29% |
| Count | 420 | 483 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aure
The ethnic identity breakdown, as reflected in the same U.S. Census data, indicates that the largest percentage of individuals with the Aure surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 48.81% of all Aures in 2000 and increased to 50.52% in 2010. The number of those identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, rising from 4.52% in 2000 to 6.83% in 2010, a change of 51.11%. Meanwhile, those who identify as White decreased from 39.52% to 32.71%, and Black identifications also dropped from 1.90% to 1.24%. Hispanic identifications saw considerable growth, rising from 4.05% in 2000 to 7.45% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications remained relatively steady with a slight increase from 1.19% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.81% | 50.52% | 3.5% |
| White | 39.52% | 32.71% | -17.23% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 7.45% | 83.95% |
| Two or More Races | 4.52% | 6.83% | 51.11% |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.24% | -34.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 1.24% | 4.2% |