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

Aich, 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 Aich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aich in America

Aich is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aich surname appeared 170 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 Aich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aich 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 Aich

The surname AICH is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the southern region of Bavaria. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "eih," which means "oak" or "oak tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an oak tree or in an area with a significant presence of oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AICH surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in various medieval records from Bavaria. In these records, the name is often spelled as "Eich" or "Eych," reflecting its Old High German roots.

In the 14th century, the name AICH can be found in the city records of Nuremberg, a prominent city in Bavaria. These records mention individuals with the surname AICH holding various positions within the city's administrative and trade guilds.

The AICH surname is also associated with the town of Aich, located in the district of Landshut in Bavaria. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname AICH as a reference to their place of origin or residence in this town.

Notable individuals with the surname AICH throughout history include:

1. Johann Aich (1490-1554), a German composer and organist active in the early 16th century.
2. Andreas Aich (1590-1647), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
3. Georg Christoph Aich (1710-1782), a German architect and builder responsible for several churches and public buildings in Bavaria.
4. Maria Aich (1818-1888), a German author and poet who wrote extensively about her travels and personal experiences.
5. Heinrich Aich (1871-1943), a German politician and member of the Reichstag (parliament) during the Weimar Republic.

While the AICH surname has its roots in Germany, particularly in the region of Bavaria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. The name's association with the oak tree and its various spellings throughout history provide insight into its linguistic and geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aich

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

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

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