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

Aull, 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 Aull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aull in America

Aull is the 25555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aull surname appeared 966 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 Aull.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aull 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 Aull

The surname Aull has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "alu," meaning "alder tree," suggesting that the name may have initially been used to identify someone residing near an alder grove or working with alder wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aull can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a compilation of historical documents from the Anhalt region of Germany. In this collection, dated around 1200, a certain Henricus de Alen is mentioned, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

The name Aull has also appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany. For instance, in the Urkundenbuch der Stadt Mainz (Charter Book of the City of Mainz), there is a reference to a Cunradus Aull in the year 1349.

As the name spread and evolved over time, different spellings emerged, such as Aul, Aulle, and Aullen. These variations can be traced back to various locations and regions within Germany, as well as neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland.

One notable individual bearing the surname Aull was Johann Georg Aull (1701-1765), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Aull (1819-1898), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including the iconic Pabst Mansion. His work played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of the city during the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Hans Aull (1898-1964), a German writer and poet. His works, often exploring themes of nature and rural life, garnered critical acclaim and earned him a place among the notable authors of his time.

The surname Aull has also been associated with notable figures in other fields, such as Wilhelm Aull (1846-1919), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early internal combustion engines, and Kurt Aull (1887-1963), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic.

Throughout its history, the surname Aull has maintained a strong presence, particularly in Germany and the surrounding regions, while also finding its way into other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aull

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

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

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