Explore the Family Name Auslander
The meaning of Auslander
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Ausländer): literally ‘foreigner’ (Middle High German ūzlender), a byname bestowed on a newcomer to a district or on a farmer who cultivated land outside a community’s bounds. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer, Orli, Shalom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Auslander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Auslander has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 41,130 in terms of commonality among all surnames recorded, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 41,234 - a decrease of 0.25%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 500 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, a growth of 5.6%. The proportion of people named Auslander per 100,000 also decreased by 5.26%, reflecting a slight dip in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,234 | -0.25% |
| Count | 500 | 528 | 5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Auslander
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Auslander identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.80% identified as White, but this percentage fell somewhat to 96.59% in 2010. During this time, there was a small emergence of diversity within the bearers of the Auslander name. By 2010, 1.52% identified as Hispanic and 1.14% reported having two or more ethnic identities, where no such diversity was recorded in 2000. Nonetheless, no individuals with the surname Auslander identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.59% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |