Explore the Family Name Asai
The meaning of Asai
Japanese: written 浅井 ‘shallow well’. It is found mostly along the southeastern seaboard of Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akira, Hiroshi, Hiroyuki, Kiyoshi, Osamu, Yasuhiro, Akinori, Haruo, Hidehiko, Hidenori, Hideo, Hiroki.
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How common is the last name Asai in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Asai has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,944th most common and was held by approximately 426 individuals, or around 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 51,066th with only about 408 individuals carrying the name, marking a 4.23% decrease in count and a 12.5% drop in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #51,066 | -8.78% |
| Count | 426 | 408 | -4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asai
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Asai surname is most commonly associated with individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. However, there was a slight decline in this association between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 86.38% to 80.64%. This decrease was accompanied by an increase in the percentage of Asai's identifying with two or more races, which rose from 5.87% to 9.07%, and those identifying as White, increasing from 6.10% to 9.07%. The data also revealed that no Asai's identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.38% | 80.64% | -6.65% |
| Two or More Races | 5.87% | 9.07% | 54.51% |
| White | 6.1% | 9.07% | 48.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |