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

Akes, 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 Akes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akes in America

Akes is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akes surname appeared 314 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 Akes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akes 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 Akes

The surname AKES is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ac," meaning oak tree, and likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent oak or in an area known for its oak forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AKES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Acus," which was likely a variant spelling of the same surname.

In the 13th century, the name AKES was also found in various manor records and tax rolls, often associated with villages or townships that had names containing the word "oak" or variations of it, such as Oakham, Oakley, or Oakworth.

One notable bearer of the AKES surname was John Akes, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of York during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties within the city walls.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Akes, born in 1547, who served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Ripon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his support of the Church of England and his opposition to Catholic influence in the region.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Akes resided in the village of Ackworth, near Pontefract in Yorkshire. This location likely derived its name from the Old English words "ac" and "worth," meaning an enclosure or settlement near oak trees.

During the English Civil War, a Captain William Akes fought for the Parliamentarian forces under the command of Oliver Cromwell. He is mentioned in several accounts of the battles and sieges that took place in the northern counties.

By the 19th century, the AKES surname had spread to various parts of England, and individuals bearing this name can be found in historical records from counties such as Lancashire, Gloucestershire, and Lincolnshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akes

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

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

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