Explore the Family Name Authier
The meaning of Authier
1. French: from an Old French personal name of ancient Germanic origin, formed with the elements ald ‘old, wise’ + hari ‘army’. Compare Altier 2. 2. Altered form of French Gauthier 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Fernand, Gabrielle.
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How common is the last name Authier in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Authier witnessed a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 46,153rd to 47,614th, a change of -3.17%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 2.3%, from 435 in 2000 to 445 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease of -6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #47,614 | -3.17% |
| Count | 435 | 445 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Authier
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides details on the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Authier. In 2010, the majority of Authiers identified as White, accounting for 92.58%, a slight decrease from 93.56% in 2000. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 3.37%, which marked a significant increase of 109.32% from 1.61% in 2000. Those identifying as Black also saw a rise, from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. A small percentage, 2.25%, claimed two or more races, which represented an 8.7% increase since 2000. There were no Authiers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 92.58% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.37% | 109.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.25% | 8.7% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.57% | 36.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |