Explore the Family Name Auten
The meaning of Auten
Americanized form of Dutch Aten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Auten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Auten saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Auten ranked as the 11,195th most popular surname and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 11,597th, marking a change of -3.59%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Auten actually increased during this decade. The count rose from 2,597 in 2000 to 2,707 in 2010, indicating a 4.24% increase. However, when considered as a proportion of every 100k people, there was a minor decrease of -4.17%, dropping from 0.96 to 0.92.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,195 | #11,597 | -3.59% |
| Count | 2,597 | 2,707 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.92 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Auten
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts for those carrying the surname Auten between 2000 and 2010. The largest increases were seen in the categories of Hispanic and Two or more races, with changes of 110.57% and 78.45% respectively. While the White majority held steady at over 90%, there was a slight decrease from 94.42% in 2000 to 92.24% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase from 0.19% to 0.33%. On the other hand, the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities both experienced decreases, with the latter showing a significant decrease of -20.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 92.24% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.59% | 110.57% |
| Black | 2.35% | 2.25% | -4.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.07% | 78.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.52% | -20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.33% | 73.68% |