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

Aytch, 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 Aytch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aytch in America

Aytch is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aytch surname appeared 362 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 Aytch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aytch 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 Aytch

The surname AYTCH is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "aec," meaning oak tree, and likely referred to someone who lived near an oak grove or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a Robert Attehac is listed as a landowner in Yorkshire. The spelling variation "Attehac" suggests a connection to the Old English words "aet thaere ac," meaning "at the oak."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Attehoke, Attheock, and Atthok, reflecting the phonetic variations common in those times. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379 listed a John Atthok among the taxpayers.

By the 15th century, the spelling had evolved closer to the modern form, with examples like John Aythok appearing in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379. The name was also found in the Warwickshire Feet of Fines for 1489, which recorded land transactions involving a William Aytch.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir William Aytch (1471-1542), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Nottinghamshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was knighted in 1521 for his services to the Crown.

Another notable figure was Richard Aytch (1577-1638), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who was involved in the lucrative wine trade with Spain and Portugal. His descendants played a significant role in the city's commercial and civic affairs for several generations.

In the 17th century, the Aytch family established themselves in Gloucestershire, with John Aytch (1612-1679) serving as the High Sheriff of the county in 1668. His son, Thomas Aytch (1645-1721), was a respected clergyman and author of several theological works.

During the English Civil War, Captain Edward Aytch (1620-1671) fought for the Royalist cause and was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Naseby in 1645. He later became a landowner in Wiltshire and was buried in the parish church of Salisbury.

The name AYTCH has been relatively uncommon throughout history, but it has persisted and maintained its connection to its English roots and association with oak trees and woodlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aytch

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

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

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