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

Aery, 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 Aery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aery in America

Aery is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aery surname appeared 344 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 Aery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aery 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 Aery

The surname AERY is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. It can be traced back to the late 12th century, deriving from the Old English word "ar," meaning "dwelling" or "house." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a prominent or distinctive dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AERY appears in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1198, where a person named Willelmus de Arye is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its connection to the Norfolk region during the medieval period.

In the 13th century, the surname AERY was also documented in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a census-like record from 1273. This indicates that the name had become more widespread and established within the county by that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname AERY. In the 16th century, Thomas Aery (c. 1510 - 1585) was a prominent merchant and landowner from Norfolk. His wealth and influence were significant enough to be recorded in local records of the time.

Another individual of note was Sir John Aery (1587 - 1654), a member of the English gentry and a Member of Parliament for Norfolk during the reign of King Charles I. He played a role in the political and social affairs of the county during the turbulent years of the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the name AERY was also associated with the village of Aery in Norfolk, which likely derived its name from the surname or vice versa. This illustrates the close connection between the surname and specific geographical locations within the region.

Moving forward to the 19th century, a notable figure was William Aery (1822 - 1892), a prominent architect from Suffolk. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the region, including churches and country estates.

Another influential individual was Elizabeth Aery (1840 - 1918), a philanthropist and social reformer from Norfolk. She dedicated her life and resources to improving the lives of the underprivileged in her local community, leaving a lasting legacy.

While the surname AERY may have originated in Norfolk and Suffolk, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the counties where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aery

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

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

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