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

Aughenbaugh, 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 Aughenbaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aughenbaugh in America

Aughenbaugh is the 32302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aughenbaugh surname appeared 713 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 Aughenbaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aughenbaugh 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 Aughenbaugh

The surname Aughenbaugh is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The name Aughenbaugh is derived from the Old German words "auge," meaning "eye," and "baugh," which refers to a hill or elevated land. Thus, the literal translation of the name would be "eye hill" or "hill with a view." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular geographic location or a family estate situated on a hilltop or a vantage point.

In historical records, the earliest known variation of the name appears as Augenbagh in the late 14th century. This spelling is found in a document dated 1387, which mentions a certain Hans Augenbagh, a landowner in the town of Ulm, located in present-day Baden-Württemberg.

The Aughenbaugh name is also mentioned in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval manuscripts and charters from the region of Swabia, which encompasses parts of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. One entry from the year 1492 refers to a Johannes Aughenbagh, a merchant from the city of Augsburg.

Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone several variations in spelling, including Augenbagh, Aughenbagh, Aughenbaughe, and Aughenbaugh. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects, scribal errors, and variations in pronunciation over time.

One notable bearer of the Aughenbaugh surname was Hans Aughenbaugh (1529-1597), a renowned architect and stonemason from Nuremberg. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city, including the Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Spirit Hospital).

Another prominent figure with this surname was Maria Aughenbaugh (1683-1746), a skilled lacemaker from the town of Calw, in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. Her intricate lace creations were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

In the 18th century, Johann Aughenbaugh (1712-1785) was a respected theologian and scholar from the University of Tübingen. His writings on biblical exegesis and religious philosophy were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

The name Aughenbaugh also appears in records from the early days of German emigration to the Americas. One notable example is Jacob Aughenbaugh (1735-1812), who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s and became a successful farmer and landowner in the region.

Finally, in the 19th century, Anna Aughenbaugh (1824-1901) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the city of Stuttgart. She established one of the first schools for girls in the region and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aughenbaugh

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

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

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