2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aldin
Derived from the Old English given name Ealdwine, meaning "old friend" or "wise friend."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 167 Americans carry the last name Aldin. That puts it at #123,817 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,052,421 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aldin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
167
1 in 2,052,421
Census rank
#123,817
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
146
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 146 bearers of the surname Aldin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123817th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldin, the largest self-reported group is White at 54.8%. The next largest groups are Black (19.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aldin
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldin, the largest self-reported group is White at 54.8%. The next largest groups are Black (19.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Aldin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aldin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White54.8% · 80
- Black or African American19.9% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.9% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 12
- Two or more races6.2% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aldin
Aldin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 648 places
2020
#123,817
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+28 bearers (+23.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 17,323 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 648 places |
| 2020 | #123,817 | 146 | 0.05 | +28 bearers (+23.7%) | Up 17,323 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aldin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #123,817 | 12.3% |
| Count | 118 | 146 | 23.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 22.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aldin bearers went from 118 to 146 (+23.7% change). The surname moved up 17,323 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #123,817.
FAQ
Aldin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aldin?
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the surname Aldin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,052,421 residents.
How common is Aldin?
Aldin ranks #123,817 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 146 people with the surname Aldin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (167), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aldin.
Has Aldin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aldin went from 118 recorded bearers to 146. That is an increase of 28 (+23.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #141,140 to #123,817.
What does the Census say about the background of Aldin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldin, the largest self-reported group is White at 54.8%. The next largest groups are Black (19.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aldin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.8% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aldin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (54.8%), Black (19.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aldin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aldin mean?
Derived from the Old English given name Ealdwine, meaning "old friend" or "wise friend." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aldin (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Aldin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.