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

Auxier, 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 Auxier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auxier in America

Auxier is the 18423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auxier surname appeared 1,503 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Auxier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Auxier 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 Auxier

The surname AUXIER is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "auxier," which means "to increase." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone whose occupation involved increasing or expanding something, such as a landowner or a merchant.

The earliest known record of the name AUXIER dates back to the 13th century. It is found in various medieval documents and records from the regions of Burgundy and Champagne in eastern France. Some of these records include the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Molême" and the "Cartulaire de l'église d'Autun."

In the 14th century, the name AUXIER appeared in the "Rolls of the Parliament of Paris," which were administrative records from the French royal court. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have held positions of authority or influence during that time period.

During the 15th century, the name AUXIER was associated with the town of Auxerre in the Burgundy region of France. This may indicate that the name originated from this particular area or that it was derived from the place name itself.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname AUXIER include:

1. Jean AUXIER (c. 1430-1498), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
2. Pierre AUXIER (c. 1520-1589), a French theologian and scholar who authored several works on religious philosophy.
3. Étienne AUXIER (c. 1560-1621), a French merchant and trader who established trade routes between France and the Netherlands.
4. Marie AUXIER (c. 1670-1735), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Lyon.
5. Jacques AUXIER (c. 1745-1810), a French revolutionary who participated in the early stages of the French Revolution and served as a member of the National Convention.

While the surname AUXIER has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the regions of Burgundy and Champagne.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auxier

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

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

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