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

Auth, 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 Auth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auth in America

Auth is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auth surname appeared 975 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 Auth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Auth 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 Auth

The surname AUTH originates from Germany, with recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to derive from the Old German word "authagl," meaning "noble" or "distinguished." The earliest known bearer of this name was Konrad Auth, a landowner in the region of Bavaria during the 1100s.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, which documented land transactions and legal disputes involving individuals with the surname Auth. One notable entry from 1287 mentions a Johannes Auth, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg.

As the Auth family spread throughout Germany, various spelling variations emerged, such asAuth, Authe, and Authen. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the personal preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

In the 16th century, the Auth surname gained prominence with the birth of Michael Auth (1500-1568), a renowned theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Nuremberg and later became a prominent figure in the city of Wittenberg, where he worked alongside Martin Luther.

Another notable figure was Johann Auth (1670-1743), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Saxe-Weimar. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly influential during the Baroque period.

The Auth surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer was Karl Auth (1815-1882), an Austrian painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and architectural works.

In the 19th century, the Auth surname appeared in various records and documents, including the Prussian census of 1871, which listed several families with this surname residing in the regions of Silesia and Brandenburg.

Throughout history, there have been numerous other individuals with the surname Auth who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as Johann Auth (1826-1892), a German engineer and inventor, and Friedrich Auth (1868-1941), a Swiss politician and member of the National Council of Switzerland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auth

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

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

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