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

Aukerman, 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 Aukerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aukerman in America

Aukerman is the 38850th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aukerman surname appeared 568 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 Aukerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aukerman 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 Aukerman

The surname Aukerman is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the historical records of the city of Cologne, dated around the 14th century.

The name Aukerman is thought to be derived from the Old German words "auk" and "mann," which together translate to "oak man" or "man of the oak." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area known for its abundance of oak trees.

In the 16th century, the Aukerman surname appeared in the village of Kirchberg, located in what is now the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Records from that time indicate that a family by the name of Aukerman resided in the area and played a significant role in the local community.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Aukerman name was Hans Aukerman, who was born in Kirchberg in 1542. He was a respected farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the region for generations.

In the 17th century, the Aukerman name gained prominence when Johann Aukerman (1612-1684) became a successful merchant and trader in the city of Frankfurt. His business dealings and wealth allowed him to establish a notable presence in the city's mercantile circles.

Another notable figure with the Aukerman surname was Katharina Aukerman (1701-1778), a respected midwife and healer in the town of Worms. Her skills and compassion earned her a reputation that extended beyond the local community.

As the Aukerman family spread across Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe and the Americas, variations in the spelling of the name began to appear, such as Aukermann, Aukermahn, and Aukerman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aukerman name in the United States can be traced back to Johann Aukerman, who immigrated from Germany in the early 18th century and settled in Pennsylvania. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country, contributing to the diverse tapestry of the Aukerman family history.

Throughout the centuries, the Aukerman surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, merchants, and professionals. While the name may have evolved over time, its historical roots remain firmly planted in the rich heritage of Germany and the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aukerman

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

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

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