Explore the Family Name Asano
The meaning of Asano
Japanese: written 浅野 ‘shallow plain’. Probably a habitational name derived from either of two places of that name, one in Mino (now southern Gifu prefecture), the other in Owari (now Nagoya prefecture). Both families descend from the Minamoto clan through the Toki family. History: The most famous Asano was Naganori (1667–1701), who was condemned to ritual suicide for assaulting an official who had insulted him. His faithful retainers (the Forty-Seven Rōnin) avenged him and remain folk heroes to this day. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroko, Takashi, Hiroshi, Akira, Koichi, Koji, Toshio, Toshiyasu, Tsuyoshi, Yumiko, Aki, Akihiko.
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How common is the last name Asano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Asano saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,728th most popular name, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,800th position. This represents an 8.14% decrease in ranking. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 554 to 535, marking a 3.43% decline. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 14.29%, from 0.21 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,800 | -8.14% |
| Count | 554 | 535 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Asano identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this percentage decreased by 12.16% from 84.48% in 2000 to 74.21% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Asanos identifying with two or more races, rising 75.07% from 7.58% in 2000 to 13.27% in 2010. Those identifying as White also saw a significant increase, rising by 52.08% from 5.78% in 2000 to 8.79% in 2010. The percentage of Asanos identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.44% to 3.36%, a substantial increase of 133.33%. There were no Asanos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.48% | 74.21% | -12.16% |
| Two or More Races | 7.58% | 13.27% | 75.07% |
| White | 5.78% | 8.79% | 52.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 3.36% | 133.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |