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

Aldin, 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 Aldin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aldin in America

Aldin is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aldin surname appeared 118 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 Aldin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aldin 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 Aldin

The surname Aldin has its origins in England, where it first appeared as a locational name derived from the Old English words 'ald' meaning old and 'dun' meaning hill or down. The earliest records of this name date back to the late 11th century in Norfolk and Suffolk.

One of the earliest documented bearers of this surname was Willelmus de Alduna, who was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name was already well-established in East Anglia by the time of the Norman Conquest.

Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Aldin, Aldyn, Aldine, and Aldine. These variations can be found in medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273 and the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1310, where individuals like John Aldyn and Robert Aldine were documented.

Prominent figures bearing the surname Aldin include John Aldin (1570-1629), an English clergyman and author of several religious works. Another notable figure was Richard Aldin (1689-1756), a British silversmith who was appointed Goldsmith to the Royal Household during the reign of King George II.

In the 19th century, a family of artists emerged with the surname Aldin. Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin (1870-1935) was a renowned English illustrator and author, best known for his illustrations of animals and rural scenes. His brother, Henry Towneley Aldin (1872-1925), was also an accomplished illustrator and painter.

Another significant bearer of the Aldin surname was Sir Ebenezer Aldin (1804-1889), a British banker and philanthropist who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1867. He was knighted for his charitable contributions and support for education and healthcare initiatives.

The Aldin surname has a rich historical legacy, originating from the English landscape and evolving over centuries. Its bearers have included clergy, artisans, artists, and notable figures in various fields, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and social fabric of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aldin

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

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

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