2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Auls
A rare surname likely derived from a locational place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Auls. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Auls 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Auls in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Auls, the largest self-reported group is Black at 79.1%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Two or More Races (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Auls
The surname AULS is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the county of Yorkshire in northern England during the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ald," meaning "old" or "ancient," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived a long life or was considered wise beyond their years.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the AULS surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Aldric Auls, who held property in the village of Aulswick, a name likely derived from his own surname.
During the Middle Ages, variations of the AULS surname emerged, including Aulse, Aulson, and Aulsley. These spellings often reflected regional dialects and the influence of other languages, such as Norman French, which was introduced to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Notable historical figures bearing the AULS surname include Sir Robert Auls (1520-1591), a prominent English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another noteworthy individual was Captain John Auls (1661-1724), a renowned seafarer and explorer who led several expeditions to the West Indies and the Caribbean.
In the literary realm, the name AULS gained recognition through the works of the 18th-century poet and playwright, William Auls (1732-1795). His most famous work, "The Aulsian Odes," is considered a significant contribution to the Romantic movement in English literature.
Another figure of historical significance was Mary Auls (1845-1923), a pioneering educator and activist who fought for women's rights and equal access to education in the late 19th century. Her efforts paved the way for future generations of women to pursue higher education and professional careers.
It is worth noting that the AULS surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Aulsham in Oxfordshire and Aulsbury in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the region's history and geography.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Auls
Among Census respondents with the surname Auls, the largest self-reported group is Black at 79.1%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Two or More Races (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Auls 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 Auls surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American79.1% · 87
- White7.3% · 8
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Auls
Auls appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,006 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,006 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 Auls 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 | #150,452 | #149,446 | 0.7% |
| Count | 109 | 110 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Auls bearers went from 109 to 110 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,006 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #149,446.
FAQ
Auls surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Auls?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Auls. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Auls?
Auls ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Auls. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Auls.
Has Auls become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Auls went from 109 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Auls?
Among Census respondents with the surname Auls, the largest self-reported group is Black at 79.1%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Two or More Races (7.3%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Auls in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Auls appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (79.1%), White (7.3%), Two or More Races (7.3%). 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 Auls (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 Auls mean?
A rare surname likely derived from a locational place 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 Auls (0.04 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 common is the surname Auls?
Want to know how many people have the last name Auls? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.