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

Auen, 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 Auen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auen in America

Auen is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auen surname appeared 480 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 Auen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Auen 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 Auen

The surname "Auen" is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "ouwe," which means "meadow" or "water-meadow." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a meadow or a fertile area of land along a river or stream.

In its earliest form, the surname was spelled "Ouwe" or "Ouw," and it was concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. As the name spread across different regions, it took on various spellings, such as "Aue," "Auen," and "Auwer."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name "Ouw" appears in several entries, referring to individuals involved in land transactions or legal disputes.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname "Auen" became more widespread across central and northern Germany. Notable individuals bearing this name include Johann Auen (1590-1663), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Saxe-Weissenfels.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Auen (1699-1773), a German philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of calculus and differential equations. His works were widely studied and influenced many scholars of his time.

In the 18th century, the name "Auen" also appeared in various regions of Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Bern and Zürich. One notable Swiss bearer of the name was Johann Jakob Auen (1735-1804), a renowned clockmaker and inventor who developed several innovative timepiece mechanisms.

During the 19th century, the surname "Auen" became more widespread across Europe as families migrated to different countries. One notable individual from this period was Karl Auen (1815-1892), a German-born businessman and philanthropist who established successful textile factories in England.

Another notable figure was Emilie Auen (1868-1944), a German writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and advocated for social reforms. Her literary works often explored themes of gender equality and societal issues.

Throughout history, the surname "Auen" has been associated with various professions, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and academics. While it originated in Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, retaining its connection to the concept of fertile land and natural landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auen

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

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

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