Explore the Family Name Aylesworth
The meaning of Aylesworth
English: habitational name from Ailsworth in Cambridgeshire, named in Old English with a personal name Ægel + worth ‘enclosure’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aylesworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aylesworth has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,386th and by 2010, the rank had slipped to 29,473rd, marking a change of -7.62%. The count of people with the Aylesworth surname also dropped from 829 to 801 during this period, a decrease of 3.38%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 12.9%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #29,473 | -7.62% |
| Count | 829 | 801 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aylesworth
When looking at the ethnic identity connected with the Aylesworth surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts. The large majority, 92.51% in 2010 down from 93.97% in 2000, identify as White. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010, a growth of 67.01%. The proportion of those claiming two or more races saw a modest rise of 3.41%, moving from 2.05% to 2.12%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Aylesworth surname grew by 31% to reach 3% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 92.51% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3% | 31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.12% | 3.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.62% | 67.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |