2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Athie
An English surname originally bestowed upon an inhabitant of Athey in northern England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Athie. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Athie 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Athie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Athie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 43.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.5%) and White (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Athie
The surname Athie has its origins in France, with records indicating its presence in the region as early as the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "athie," which referred to a small path or trail, suggesting that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Athie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This entry indicates that the name was likely brought to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the name Athie appeared in various historical documents and records across France and England. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Jean d'Athie, a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453), and Sir William Athie, an English knight who participated in the Crusades in the 13th century.
In the 16th century, the Athie family established themselves as prominent landowners in the region of Normandy, France. One of the most notable members of this family was Pierre Athie (1532-1610), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on subjects ranging from philosophy to theology.
Another notable figure with the surname Athie was Jacques Athie (1588-1658), a French artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes.
Moving into the 17th century, the name Athie can be found in various parish records and historical documents throughout England and France. One notable example is Robert Athie (1621-1688), an English clergyman and author who wrote several influential works on theology and religious philosophy.
While the surname Athie is not among the most common in modern times, its rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and regions serves as a testament to its enduring presence in the annals of history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Athie
Among Census respondents with the surname Athie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 43.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.5%) and White (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Athie 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 Athie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American43.5% · 50
- Hispanic or Latino43.5% · 50
- White7.8% · 9
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Athie
Athie appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+10 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 9,150 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 Athie 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 | #154,907 | #145,757 | 5.9% |
| Count | 105 | 115 | 9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Athie bearers went from 105 to 115 (+9.5% change). The surname moved up 9,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #145,757.
FAQ
Athie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Athie?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Athie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Athie?
Athie ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 115 people with the surname Athie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Athie.
Has Athie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Athie went from 105 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 10 (+9.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Athie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Athie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 43.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.5%) and White (7.8%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Athie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.5% (50 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Athie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (43.5%), Hispanic (43.5%), White (7.8%). 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 Athie (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 Athie mean?
An English surname originally bestowed upon an inhabitant of Athey in northern England. 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 Athie (0.04 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 common is the surname Athie?
Find out how many people have the surname Athie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.