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

Aumiller, 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 Aumiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aumiller in America

Aumiller is the 24370th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aumiller surname appeared 1,028 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 Aumiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aumiller 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 Aumiller

The surname Aumiller has its roots in Germany, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "au," meaning meadow or pasture, and "müller," which refers to a miller or someone who operates a mill. Thus, the name Aumiller likely denoted an individual who lived near a mill situated in a meadow or pastureland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aumiller can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention an Albrecht Aumiller, who was a respected miller and landowner in the region. Similarly, in the 15th century, a Johann Aumiller is listed in the municipal archives of Augsburg, suggesting the name's prevalence in various parts of southern Germany.

The name Aumiller has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Aumüller, Aumuller, and Auhmuller, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. Interestingly, the name bears similarities to the place name Aumühle, a village in Lower Saxony, which further reinforces its connection to mills and pastures.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Aumiller. One such figure was Johann Georg Aumiller (1679-1748), a German painter and architect who made significant contributions to the Baroque style in southern Germany. Another prominent Aumiller was Wilhelm Aumiller (1846-1919), a German businessman and politician who served as a member of the Reichstag, the German parliament, in the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Aumiller is associated with the German writer and journalist, Ernst Aumiller (1904-1976), whose works explored themes of social justice and political activism. Additionally, Hans Aumiller (1900-1983), a German-American artist known for his landscape paintings and murals, left a lasting impact on the art world.

The name Aumiller has also been carried by individuals in other fields, such as Johann Aumiller (1799-1871), a renowned Austrian engraver and printmaker, whose works were highly regarded in the 19th century.

While the surname Aumiller may not be as widely recognized as some others, its origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the meadows and mills of medieval Germany, reflecting the occupations and geographic influences that shaped its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aumiller

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

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

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