Explore the Family Name Autio
The meaning of Autio
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from autio ‘uninhabited, uncultivated, fallow’, denoting a farm or field that had fallen into disuse, or an ornamental name from the same word which also means ‘spacious, wide, unforested’. Established as a hereditary surname especially since the 19th century in Ostrobothnia. Adopted also as an ornamental name in the early 20th century to replace Swedish surnames chiefly in Tavastia (compare Laine 4). Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Ahti, Antti, Sulo, Waino. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Autio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Autio has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 45,308 in 2000, it slipped to 48,901 in 2010, marking a 7.93% drop. The count also fell from 445 to 431 during this period, showing a reduction of 3.15%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were around 0.16 Autios in 2000 compared to 0.15 Autios in 2010, indicating a decline of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #48,901 | -7.93% |
| Count | 445 | 431 | -3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Autio
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the Autio surname. In 2000, 97.30% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 96.06% by 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black ethnicities in both years. However, there was an interesting change regarding those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. The former saw an increase from 1.57% to 1.86%, while the latter, which had no representation in 2000, accounted for 1.16% of the Autios in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.06% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.86% | 18.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |