Explore the Family Name Ayre
The meaning of Ayre
English and Scottish: variant of Ayer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ayre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ayre has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 33,933 in 2000, it slipped to 35,395 in 2010, indicating a -4.31% change in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 633 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.47%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a -4.35% change, with the figure dropping from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #35,395 | -4.31% |
| Count | 633 | 636 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ayre
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ayre. In 2000, 94% of those with the Ayre surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.71% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 2.53% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in Black ethnicity identification within this surname group, rising from 2.05% to 3.14% over the ten-year period. No significant changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93.71% | -0.31% |
| Black | 2.05% | 3.14% | 53.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.04% | -19.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |