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

Aye, 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 Aye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aye in America

Aye is the 15938th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aye surname appeared 1,823 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 Aye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aye 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 Aye

The surname "Aye" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "aie," which means "help" or "assistance." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who provided aid or support in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Aye" and is listed as a landowner in the county of Hertfordshire.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named "Aye" residing in the village of Aynho, located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is possible that the name may have originated from this place name or vice versa.

One notable individual with the surname "Aye" was Sir Robert Aye, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He was known for his military service and participated in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War.

Another historical figure with this surname was Jean Aye, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was a renowned scholar and taught at the University of Paris, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, there was a Dutch merchant named Pieter Aye, who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies. He made significant contributions to the economic prosperity of the Dutch East India Company.

During the 18th century, a French architect named Jacques-François Aye gained recognition for his work on several notable buildings, including the Palais de la Bourse in Paris. His architectural designs were influenced by the Neoclassical style prevalent during that era.

In the 19th century, a British explorer named Charles Aye embarked on several expeditions to Africa, where he made significant contributions to the mapping and exploration of the continent. His detailed accounts of his travels provided valuable insights into the geography and cultures of the regions he visited.

While the surname "Aye" may not be as common today, it has a rich historical legacy spanning various countries and professions, from landowners and knights to scholars, merchants, architects, and explorers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aye

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

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

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