Explore the Family Name Awtrey
The meaning of Awtrey
Altered form of French Autry or Autrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Awtrey in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Awtrey has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,485 and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 50,106, representing a decrease of 5.52%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also dropped marginally from 420 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, signifying a minimal change of -0.48%. The proportion of this surname per 100k of the population also declined by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #50,106 | -5.52% |
| Count | 420 | 418 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Awtrey
The ethnic identity associated with the Awtrey surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, most of the bearers of this surname identified as White (95.71%), but by 2010, this figure had slightly reduced to 93.78%, a change of -2.02%. During this time frame, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, marking an increase of 40.34%. The figures for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 1.67%, while those identifying with two or more races emerged at 1.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.78% | -2.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.67% | 40.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |