Find out how popular the last name Aakre is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aakre.

Aakre, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aakre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aakre in America

Aakre is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aakre surname appeared 371 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aakre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aakre to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aakre

The surname AAKRE has its origins in Norway, tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "akr," which means "field" or "cultivated land." This suggests that the name was originally associated with farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AAKRE can be found in the "Diplomatarium Norvegicum," a collection of medieval Norwegian documents dating back to the 12th century. In this collection, a man named Thorstein Aakre is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Trøndelag.

During the Viking era, many Norwegians with the surname AAKRE settled in various parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and England. In the Domesday Book, a record of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are references to individuals with the similar surname "Aker," which is likely a variation of AAKRE.

In the 14th century, a prominent Norwegian noble named Erling Aakre played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the country. He was known for his involvement in the civil war between King Haakon V and the Swedish forces.

During the 16th century, a renowned explorer and navigator named Jens Aakre embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions. His voyages contributed to the mapping and exploration of the northern territories.

In the 18th century, a Danish-Norwegian botanist named Peter Aakre made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Scandinavia. He published several works on the flora of Norway and Denmark, and his research helped establish a foundation for modern botanical studies in the region.

Throughout history, the surname AAKRE has been associated with various professions and fields, including agriculture, exploration, nobility, and academia. While the name has its roots in Norway, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aakre

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aakre.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aakre was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aakre has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aakre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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