Explore the Family Name Asaad
The meaning of Asaad
Arabic: variant of Assad 1 ‘happiest, luckiest’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Asaad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Asaad has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Asaad was ranked 73,412th in terms of popularity but rose to 45,804th by 2010, indicating a change of 37.61 percent. The count of individuals with this surname nearly doubled from 246 to 466 during this period, showing an impressive growth rate of 89.43 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Asaad per 100k population also increased from 0.09 to 0.16, marking a rise of 77.78 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #45,804 | 37.61% |
| Count | 246 | 466 | 89.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.16 | 77.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asaad
When it comes to ethnicity, the Asaad surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 75.61 percent of people with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 80.90 percent in 2010. Although the percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races saw minor changes, there was a noticeable decrease in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 6.10 percent to 3.86 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black rose from 5.69 percent to 7.30 percent. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.61% | 80.9% | 7% |
| Black | 5.69% | 7.3% | 28.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11.38% | 4.94% | -56.59% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 3.86% | -36.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |