UK surname
Derived from a German nickname for an oak tree, likely referring to someone who lived near a prominent oak.
In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Aicher surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 7, ranked #37,967, down from #33,721 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wrexham, Kings Norton and St George the Martyr. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Aicher is 112 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 250.0%.
1881 census count
2
Ranked #33,721
Modern count
7
2016, ranked #37,967
Peak year
1861
112 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Aicher surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Aicher surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 15 | #30,614 |
| 1861 | historical | 112 | #19,279 |
| 1881 | historical | 2 | #33,721 |
| 1891 | historical | 67 | #28,424 |
| 1901 | historical | 8 | #33,289 |
| 1911 | historical | 2 | #34,020 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 3 | #38,318 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 7 | #37,920 |
| 2016 | modern | 7 | #37,967 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wrexham, Kings Norton, St George the Martyr, Wheathampstead and Wakefield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrexham | Denbighshire |
| 2 | Kings Norton | Worcestershire |
| 3 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Wheathampstead | Hertfordshire |
| 5 | Wakefield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Aicher surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Aicher, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Aicher surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Aicher household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Aicher is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Aicher is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Aicher, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Aicher is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "eih," meaning oak tree, suggesting the name's connection to those who lived near or worked with oak trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aicher can be found in the Codex Traditionum Corbeiensium, a medieval cartulary from the Abbey of Corvey in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, dating back to the late 9th century. The document mentions an individual named Aihhere, likely an ancestral form of the modern surname.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Aicher, Eicher, and Eychler, in various regional records across southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This suggests the name's widespread distribution and adaptation to local dialects.
The name Aicher has also been associated with specific place names, such as Aichach, a town in Bavaria that dates back to the 8th century. The town's name, derived from the same root as the surname, reinforces the connection between the name and the oak tree.
Notable historical figures bearing the surname Aicher include:
1. Johannes Aicher (c. 1470-1538), a German Renaissance humanist and scholar from Nuremberg. 2. Georg Aicher (1592-1667), a German painter and engraver from Augsburg, known for his religious works. 3. Martin Aicher (1771-1843), a Bavarian politician and member of the Landtag of Bavaria. 4. Franz Aicher (1865-1924), an Austrian painter and illustrator from Vienna. 5. Otl Aicher (1922-1991), a renowned German graphic designer and typographer, best known for his work on the 1972 Munich Olympic Games visual identity.
While the surname Aicher has its roots in southern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, carrying with it the legacy of its ancient connection to the oak tree and the regions where it first emerged.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Aicher surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 2 Aichers recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 8.74x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 2 Aichers recorded in 1881 and an index of 298.51x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Derby | 2 | 298.51x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Aicher surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Aicher surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| George | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Aicher households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Wine Cooper | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Aicher surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 7 in 2016. That gives Aicher a modern rank of #37,967.
Derived from a German nickname for an oak tree, likely referring to someone who lived near a prominent oak.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Aicher bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.