Explore the Family Name Aylmer
The meaning of Aylmer
English: from the Middle English personal name Ailmer, from Old English Æthelmǣr, composed of the elements æthel ‘noble’ and mǣre ‘famous’. This English name has been established in Ireland since the 16th century.
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How common is the last name Aylmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aylmer experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 95,567 in terms of popularity. By 2010, it had dropped to 96,799, marking a decrease of approximately 1.29%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 177 in 2000 to 188 in 2010, a growth rate of about 6.21%. Despite this increase, its proportion among all surnames per 100k population went down by 14.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #96,799 | -1.29% |
| Count | 177 | 188 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aylmer
The ethnic identity associated with Aylmer has also seen some changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those with the surname identified as White, accounting for 97.74%. This percentage dropped slightly to 95.21% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. However, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which accounted for 2.66% of the people with the Aylmer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 95.21% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |