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

Aiden, 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 Aiden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aiden in America

Aiden is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aiden surname appeared 105 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 Aiden.

The history of the last name Aiden

The surname Aiden originated in Ireland, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Aodh, meaning "fire." The name was particularly prominent in counties such as Tipperary, Cork, and Limerick.

In ancient Irish records, the name Aiden was often spelled as Aodhan or Aodhain. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the 15th century.

The name Aiden gained significant prominence during the Middle Ages, with several notable figures bearing the name. One such individual was Aiden of Lindisfarne, a 7th-century Irish monk who founded a monastery on the island of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumbria, England. He is remembered for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.

Another notable figure was Aiden MacGrath, an Irish chieftain who lived in the 14th century. MacGrath was a prominent leader of the Clan MacGrath, a powerful family in County Sligo, Ireland. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

In the 16th century, there was Aiden O'Neill, a notable Irish soldier and military commander. O'Neill served under the English Tudor monarchy and played a significant role in the Nine Years' War, a conflict between the Irish chieftains and the English forces in Ireland.

During the 17th century, Aiden MacCarthy was a prominent figure in Irish history. He was a member of the MacCarthy dynasty, a powerful Irish family that ruled parts of County Cork and County Kerry. MacCarthy was involved in the Irish Confederate Wars, which were fought between the Irish Catholic Confederates and the English Parliamentary forces.

In the 18th century, Aiden O'Shaughnessy was a well-known Irish poet and writer. His works, which were written in the Irish language, provided valuable insights into the culture and traditions of Ireland during that period.

While the surname Aiden has its roots firmly planted in Irish history, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through Irish immigration to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aiden

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

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

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