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

Audain, 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 Audain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Audain in America

Audain is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Audain surname appeared 386 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 Audain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Audain 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 Audain

The surname Audain has its origins in the northern regions of France, likely emerging during the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "audain," which means "bold" or "daring." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who exhibited these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historic records of the Duchy of Normandy, where a certain Raoul Audain was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Évreux in 1278. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records indicating the presence of an Étienne Audain in the city of Orléans in 1342. This individual was a merchant and guild member, indicating that the name was not solely associated with the nobility or landed gentry.

As the centuries passed, the Audain name continued to be associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Jacques Audain, a French explorer who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to Canada in the 16th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Pierre Audain, a renowned 17th-century architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Paris.

The name also found its way to other parts of Europe, with records indicating the presence of an Audain family in the Netherlands as early as the 15th century. One notable member of this branch was Jan Audain, a Dutch painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 19th century, the Audain name gained some prominence in Britain, with several individuals making notable contributions to various fields. One such figure was Sir John Audain (1807-1892), a British politician and businessman who served as a Member of Parliament and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Audain (1845-1912), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist who made a significant fortune in the mining industry and donated generously to educational institutions in British Columbia.

While the Audain name has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and exploration. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the richness and diversity of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Audain

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

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

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