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

Aucoin, 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 Aucoin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aucoin in America

Aucoin is the 6757th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aucoin surname appeared 4,989 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Aucoin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aucoin 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 Aucoin

The surname AUCOIN has its origins tracing back to medieval France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "aucun," meaning "any" or "some." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or byname for someone who frequently used those terms.

In the early medieval period, the AUCOIN name was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Aucoin in Huntingdonshire, England.

As the centuries passed, the AUCOIN surname spread across various regions of France, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Aucoin, Aucouyn, and Aucouein. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic variations common during that era.

One notable figure bearing the AUCOIN name was Jehan Aucoin, a French diplomat and scholar who lived in the 14th century. He served as an ambassador for King Charles VI and was renowned for his expertise in law and diplomacy.

In the 16th century, Jacques Aucoin (1520-1587) was a prominent French playwright and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love and human nature, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Moving forward to the 17th century, Marie Aucoin (1639-1719) was a celebrated French actress and playwright. She was a member of the renowned Comédie-Française and is remembered for her contributions to the development of French theater.

In the 18th century, the AUCOIN name gained prominence in the French military. Pierre Aucoin (1720-1789) was a respected general who fought in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War, serving under the command of the Marquis de Lafayette.

Across the Atlantic, the AUCOIN surname also found its way to the French colonies in North America. One notable figure was Étienne Aucoin (1680-1752), a French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in establishing trade routes and settlements in what is now eastern Canada.

Throughout history, the AUCOIN surname has been associated with various professions, from scholars and artists to military leaders and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aucoin

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

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

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