Explore the Family Name Autman
The meaning of Autman
Probably a variant of Altman or Aultman, surnames of German origin.
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How common is the last name Autman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Autman has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,732nd and increased to rank 54,752nd in 2010, showing an upward shift of 1.76 points. The count of this surname also rose from 344 people in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 9.3 percent over this decade. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #54,752 | 1.76% |
| Count | 344 | 376 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Autman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Autman identify as Black, with a slight increase of 2 percent from 86.05 percent in 2000 to 87.77 percent in 2010. People identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of about 42 percent. On the other hand, those who identify as White decreased significantly by nearly 40 percent over the decade. It's interesting to note that there was no significant representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Additionally, representation within the Hispanic category emerged in 2010, although the previous data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.05% | 87.77% | 2% |
| White | 11.05% | 6.65% | -39.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 3.72% | 41.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |