2000
#30,645
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 718
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Very Rare Last name
Aughenbaugh
A German surname likely derived from a place name or an occupational name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 855 Americans carry the last name Aughenbaugh. That puts it at #32,948 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 400,882 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aughenbaugh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
855
1 in 400,882
Census rank
#32,948
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
746
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 746 bearers of the surname Aughenbaugh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32948th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aughenbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aughenbaugh
Among Census respondents with the surname Aughenbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Aughenbaugh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aughenbaugh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 678
- Two or more races5.1% · 38
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 10
- Black or African American0.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aughenbaugh
Aughenbaugh appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#32,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 713
-5 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 1,657 places
2020
#32,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 746
+33 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 646 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,645 | 718 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #32,302 | 713 | 0.24 | -5 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 1,657 places |
| 2020 | #32,948 | 746 | 0.25 | +33 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 646 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aughenbaugh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #32,948 | -2.0% |
| Count | 713 | 746 | 4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aughenbaugh bearers went from 713 to 746 (+4.6% change). The surname moved down 646 positions in the national ranking, going from #32,302 to #32,948.
FAQ
Aughenbaugh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aughenbaugh?
Name Census estimates that about 855 living Americans carry the surname Aughenbaugh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 400,882 residents.
How common is Aughenbaugh?
Aughenbaugh ranks #32,948 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 746 people with the surname Aughenbaugh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (855), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aughenbaugh.
Has Aughenbaugh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aughenbaugh went from 713 recorded bearers to 746. That is an increase of 33 (+4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #32,302 to #32,948.
What does the Census say about the background of Aughenbaugh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aughenbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aughenbaugh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (678 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aughenbaugh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Hispanic (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aughenbaugh (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aughenbaugh mean?
A German surname likely derived from a place name or an occupational name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aughenbaugh (0.25 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Aughenbaugh?
Find out how common the surname Aughenbaugh is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.