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

Acon, 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 Acon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acon in America

Acon is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acon surname appeared 119 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 Acon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acon 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 Acon

The surname "Acon" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "aec," which means "oak." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area with a significant presence of oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Acon" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named "Aelric Aec" who held land in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, the name "Acon" appeared in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a certain "Richard Acun" was listed as a taxpayer in 1203. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 mention a "John Acun" as a landowner in the village of Deddington.

During the 14th century, the name "Acon" was sometimes spelled as "Acun" or "Acone," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. One notable individual from this period was Sir John Acone, a knight who served under King Edward III and fought in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346.

In the 15th century, the surname "Acon" gained further prominence with the birth of William Acon (c. 1440-1505), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several buildings, including the Church of St. Andrew Undershaft.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "Acon" was Robert Acon (1561-1635), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Merton College, Oxford. He wrote several scholarly works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "Acon" spread across different regions of England, with variations in spelling and pronunciation arising due to local dialects and linguistic influences. However, the name's connection to the oak tree and its symbolic significance as a symbol of strength and endurance remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acon

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

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

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