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

Akrie, 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 Akrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akrie in America

Akrie is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akrie surname appeared 104 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 Akrie.

The history of the last name Akrie

The surname "AKRIE" is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, in the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "akarie," which means "alder tree" or "alder grove." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked with alder trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 12th century, with variations such as "Akarier," "Akariez," and "Aquerye" appearing in historical records from that time. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive surname or a locative name, referring to a person's association with a particular place or occupation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Raoul Akarie, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. His name is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William I in 1086.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, where a Richard Akrie is recorded as a landowner in the village of Tewkesbury. This suggests that the name had spread from Normandy to England following the Norman Conquest.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jean Akrie, a French merchant and explorer who was born in Rouen, Normandy, in 1492. He is known for his travels to the Americas and his accounts of the indigenous peoples he encountered.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, England, where a Thomas Akrie was baptized in 1567. This suggests that the name had become well-established in various parts of England by that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America is that of William Akrie, who was born in Oxfordshire, England, in 1623 and later immigrated to Virginia Colony in the mid-17th century. He is mentioned in the colonial records of Virginia as a landowner and planter.

Over the centuries, the name has been associated with various notable individuals, including Sir John Akrie (1712-1785), a British military officer who served during the Seven Years' War, and Reverend Robert Akrie (1768-1842), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akrie

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

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

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