Explore the Family Name Autery
The meaning of Autery
Altered form of French Autry or Autrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Autery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Autery has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Autery was ranked 52,827th in popularity and this dropped to 59,324th by 2010, marking a 12.3% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 368 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, showing a 7.34% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of the Autery surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #59,324 | -12.3% |
| Count | 368 | 341 | -7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Autery
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Auterys identifying as White decreased by 9.16% over the decade, from 75.54% to 68.62%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 30.35%, moving from 20.92% to 27.27%. There was also a significant jump in the percentage identifying as two or more races, which rose from 1.63% to 2.93%, a 79.75% increase. However, there were no changes in the proportions of Auterys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years. The data also showed that the percentage of Auterys identifying as Hispanic dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.36% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.54% | 68.62% | -9.16% |
| Black | 20.92% | 27.27% | 30.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.93% | 79.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |