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

Aikey, 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 Aikey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aikey in America

Aikey is the 36204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aikey surname appeared 619 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 Aikey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aikey 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 Aikey

The surname Aikey is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ac" meaning oak tree, implying that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near an oak grove or an oak-lined path.

One of the earliest records of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where it appears as "Atte Ake". This form suggests that the name was initially a descriptive byname before evolving into a hereditary surname.

In the 15th century, the name is found in various records with spellings such as "Ake", "Akey", and "Akie". The variant "Aikey" emerged later and became the standard spelling by the 17th century.

The Aikey name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was William Akey, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1560. He was a renowned scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, John Aikey (1712-1789) was a prominent English merchant and philanthropist based in London. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions and was known for his generous donations to various causes.

During the American Revolutionary War, Samuel Aikey (1745-1821) served as a Captain in the Continental Army. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Monmouth, and was later awarded land grants in recognition of his service.

In the 19th century, Mary Aikey (1810-1883) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in New York City and was actively involved in the suffrage movement.

Another notable figure was Sir William Aikey (1856-1936), a British politician and businessman. He served as a Member of Parliament and was instrumental in the development of several important industries in his home county of Yorkshire.

While the Aikey surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aikey

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

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

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