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

Aide, 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 Aide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aide in America

Aide is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aide surname appeared 308 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 Aide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aide 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 Aide

The surname "AIDE" is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "aide," which means "helper" or "assistant." This name was likely given to someone who worked in a supporting or assisting role, possibly in a noble household or in a trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AIDE" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aidanus." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land ownership in England and provides valuable insights into the names and occupations of people living during that time.

During the 13th century, the surname "AIDE" began to appear in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. This coincided with the rise of surnames in Europe, as people began to adopt hereditary names based on their occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.

One notable bearer of the surname "AIDE" was Jean Aide (c. 1415-1480), a French poet and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Paris. He was known for his works on rhetoric and poetry, and his writings influenced many subsequent writers and intellectuals.

Another notable figure was Pierre Aide (1510-1590), a French Renaissance scholar and printer. He established a renowned printing press in Paris, which published works by many influential authors and philosophers of the time, including Erasmus and Rabelais.

In the 17th century, the name "AIDE" appeared in various forms, such as "Ayde" and "Aides," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that era. One prominent individual with this surname was Jean-Baptiste Aide (1635-1702), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

In the 18th century, the surname "AIDE" crossed the English Channel, with bearers settling in England and other parts of the British Isles. One notable example was John Aide (1728-1805), an English cartographer and surveyor who produced detailed maps of various counties in England and Wales.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse Aide (1761-1819), a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works, which challenged societal norms and gender roles, were influential in shaping the feminist movement in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aide

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

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

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