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

Ackner, 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 Ackner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ackner in America

Ackner is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ackner surname appeared 102 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 Ackner.

The history of the last name Ackner

The surname ACKNER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ac" meaning oak and "ner" meaning person or man, indicating that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ACKNER can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Achenor." This suggests that the name has been in use for at least nine centuries.

During the Middle Ages, the ACKNER family is said to have been prominent landowners in the county of Oxfordshire. Historical records from the 13th century mention an Edmund ACKNER who was a knight and owned a manor in the village of Tackley.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname ACKNER was John ACKNER (1510-1573), a merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his involvement in the Worshipful Company of Mercers and his philanthropic contributions to the city.

Another important individual bearing the ACKNER name was Sir Thomas ACKNER (1628-1701), a judge and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1686 to 1688. He played a pivotal role in the Glorious Revolution that saw the overthrow of King James II.

During the 18th century, the ACKNER family had a strong presence in the county of Warwickshire. One member, William ACKNER (1745-1821), was a notable landowner and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a school and a hospital in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

In the 19th century, the surname ACKNER was also found in parts of Scotland, with one notable figure being Robert ACKNER (1820-1892), a Scottish philosopher and educator who served as the principal of the University of Edinburgh for several years.

Throughout history, the ACKNER surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, judges, and academics. While the name has evolved in its spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the Old English words related to oak trees, reflecting the historical significance of this symbol in English culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ackner

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

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 Ackner 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.

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

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