Explore the Family Name Asay
The meaning of Asay
English: probably a variant of Acey. History: A certain Joseph Asay is recorded in Salem County, NJ, in 1755.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Asay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Asay saw some shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 13,153 in popularity and slightly dipped to rank 13,603 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 3.42%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Asay increased by 4.5%, from 2,131 in 2000 to 2,227 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.06%, from 0.79 to 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,153 | #13,603 | -3.42% |
| Count | 2,131 | 2,227 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.75 | -5.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asay
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the surname Asay identified as White (94.09% in 2000 and 93.04% in 2010), there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with growth rates of 11.50% and 18.96% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased by 30.5%. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010, with the data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 93.04% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.51% | 18.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.84% | 30.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.26% | 11.5% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |