Explore the Family Name Awtry
The meaning of Awtry
Altered form of French Autry or Autrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Awtry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Awtry saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 73,911th position, representing a 1.02% increase. The number of individuals carrying the Awtry surname also increased during this period, from 241 to 262, an increase of 8.71%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,911 | 1.02% |
| Count | 241 | 262 | 8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Awtry
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Awtry surname identified as White (93.78% in 2000 and 92.75% in 2010). A decrease of 1.10% was observed within this ethnic identity over the decade. The number of Awtrys identifying as Black saw an increase from 2.49% to 3.05%, a rise of 22.49%. Interestingly, the census recorded for the first time in 2010 that some Awtrys identified with two or more races, making up 1.91% of the total. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 92.75% | -1.1% |
| Black | 2.49% | 3.05% | 22.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |