Explore the Family Name Aylett
The meaning of Aylett
English (Essex and London): from the Middle English personal names Aillet, Aliett, or Eliet, the main source of which is the common Old English female name Æthelgȳth, composed of the elements æthel ‘noble’ + gȳth ‘war’, but the much rarer Old English male name Æthelgēat, containing the tribal name Gēat, may also have contributed. See also Elliott and Ellett, with which this name may have been confused.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aylett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aylett has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 104,819 to 106,096, a change of -1.22%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.33%, from 158 to 168 during the same period. The proportion per 100k population remained unchanged at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #106,096 | -1.22% |
| Count | 158 | 168 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aylett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a small decrease in the percentage of individuals identified as White, from 87.97% in 2000 to 86.90% in 2010. Those who identified themselves as belonging to two or more races also decreased by 17.59%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.16% to 4.76%, a change of 50.63%, and Black representation also appeared in 2010 with 2.98%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.97% | 86.9% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 4.76% | 50.63% |
| Two or More Races | 5.06% | 4.17% | -17.59% |
| Black | 0% | 2.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |