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

Aulwes, 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 Aulwes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aulwes in America

Aulwes is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aulwes surname appeared 189 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 Aulwes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aulwes 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 Aulwes

The surname "AULWES" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. It is likely derived from the Old English word "ald," meaning "old," and the word "wic," which referred to a dairy farm or small settlement.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aldewic," referring to a landowner in the village of Aldwic, near present-day York. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, describing someone who hailed from this particular settlement.

By the 13th century, the name had evolved into various spellings such as "Aldwyk," "Aldwike," and "Aulwyk." These variations reflect the changing pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. One notable individual bearing this name was Robert Aulwyk, a merchant from York who was recorded in the city's trade records in 1274.

In the 14th century, the surname appears to have spread beyond Yorkshire, with records indicating individuals named Aulwes residing in other parts of England. One such example is John Aulwes, a landowner from Oxfordshire who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273.

The 16th century saw the emergence of notable figures bearing the surname "AULWES." William Aulwes (1520-1582) was a renowned scholar and theologian from Cambridge, known for his work on biblical translations. Another prominent individual was Elizabeth Aulwes (1545-1611), a noblewoman and patron of the arts who supported various literary and theatrical endeavors during the Elizabethan era.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the surname continued to evolve, with variations such as "Aulways," "Aulweys," and "Aulwis" appearing in different historical records. One notable figure from the 17th century was Sir Thomas Aulwes (1621-1678), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Gloucestershire.

In the 18th century, the name "AULWES" gained further recognition with the life of Richard Aulwes (1732-1806), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. His legacy included the establishment of several charitable foundations and the construction of several notable buildings in the city.

Throughout history, the surname "AULWES" has been associated with various occupations, ranging from scholars and clergy to merchants and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to a small settlement in Yorkshire, the name has since spread across England and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aulwes

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

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

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