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

Achorn, 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 Achorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achorn in America

Achorn is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achorn surname appeared 405 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 Achorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achorn 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 Achorn

The surname ACHORN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a place name or a descriptive word related to an oak tree or a valley. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Acorne" and "Akehorne" appeared in various records and documents across different regions of England. These early spellings suggest a connection to the Old English words "ac" meaning oak and "hyrne" meaning a corner or an angle, potentially referring to a location near an oak tree or a valley.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the ACHORN surname was John Achorn, who was born in Somerset, England, around 1320. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry. Records from this period also indicate that the name was prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.

As time passed, the spelling of the name evolved further, with variations such as "Achorne" and "Ackhorn" appearing in various historical documents and records. In the 16th century, a notable individual named William Achorn was born in 1542 in Devon, England, and served as a respected member of the local community.

During the 17th century, the ACHORN surname gained prominence in the New World as some members of the family emigrated to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Nicholas Achorn, who was born in 1645 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and became a prominent figure in the community.

Another notable individual was Captain Samuel Achorn, who was born in 1712 in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as a captain in the British Royal Navy and played a significant role in various naval engagements during the 18th century.

Throughout the 19th century, the ACHORN surname continued to be documented in various regions of the United States, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, such as politics, business, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achorn

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

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 Achorn 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 Achorn 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 Achorn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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