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

Audas, 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 Audas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Audas in America

Audas is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Audas surname appeared 357 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 Audas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Audas 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 Audas

The surname AUDAS originates from England, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "aud," meaning prosperity or wealth, combined with the suffix "-as," which denotes a person or family name. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a prosperous or affluent individual or family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AUDAS surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1598. The record mentions a Thomas Audas who was baptized in that year. Another early reference is from the parish records of St. Peter's Church in Nottingham, where a William Audas was recorded as having been buried in 1612.

During the 17th century, the AUDAS surname appeared in various historical documents across different regions of England. For example, in 1634, a John Audas was recorded as a landowner in the village of Wootton, Oxfordshire. Additionally, in 1681, a Richard Audas was listed as a freeman (a person entitled to certain privileges and rights) in the town records of Guildford, Surrey.

One notable individual bearing the AUDAS surname was Robert Audas (1660-1725), a British clergyman who served as the rector of Ovington, Norfolk, from 1706 until his death. He was known for his scholarly works, including a treatise on the Book of Revelation.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Audas (1786-1857), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a rear admiral. He was awarded several honors for his distinguished service, including the prestigious Order of the Bath.

In the 19th century, the AUDAS surname was found in various parts of England, with concentrations in counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Oxfordshire. One notable individual from this period was William Audas (1835-1912), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

It is worth noting that the AUDAS surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Audas Farm in Oxfordshire and Audas Hill in Norfolk. These place names may have originated from individuals or families bearing the AUDAS surname who once owned or resided in those areas.

While the AUDAS surname has a rich history in England, it has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to other parts of the world, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, over the centuries. However, the focus of this report remains on the surname's origins and early recorded instances in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Audas

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

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

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