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

Ake, 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 Ake surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ake in America

Ake is the 15397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ake surname appeared 1,904 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ake.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ake 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 Ake

The surname AKE originated in England during the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ac," which means "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 name AKE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties in England. The name appears as "Aca," which is likely an earlier spelling variation. This entry provides evidence that the name was in use during the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname AKE was prevalent in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. These areas were known for their abundant oak forests, lending further credence to the theory that the name originated from the Old English word "ac."

In the 13th century, records show the name being spelled as "Ake" and "Aake." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable individual with the surname AKE was Sir John Ake, a prominent English knight who lived during the 14th century. He fought in the Hundred Years' War and was renowned for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another historical figure with the AKE surname was William Ake, a skilled architect who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.

In the 17th century, the surname AKE appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England. One such record mentions a Thomas Ake, who was born in 1623 in the village of Chiddingstone, Kent.

During the 18th century, the surname AKE had spread to other parts of Britain, including Scotland and Wales. One notable individual from this period was Robert Ake, a Scottish philosopher and writer who lived from 1735 to 1801.

In the 19th century, the AKE surname could be found in various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as a result of migration and colonization. One prominent figure was James Ake, an Australian explorer and naturalist who lived from 1812 to 1887.

Throughout its history, the surname AKE has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Akemanstreet in Kent, Akeley in Buckinghamshire, and Aketon in Suffolk. These place names likely derived from the same Old English root word "ac," suggesting a connection between the surname and specific geographic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ake

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

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

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