Explore the Family Name Asbell
The meaning of Asbell
Altered form of English Aspell. Compare Asbill, Azbell, and Azbill.
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How common is the last name Asbell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Asbell has seen a slight decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15099 in terms of popularity and had 1,792 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had fallen slightly to 15854 despite an increase in the count to 1,836 individuals. The proportion of people bearing the Asbell surname per 100,000 also saw a reduction of 6.06%, moving from 0.66 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,099 | #15,854 | -5% |
| Count | 1,792 | 1,836 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asbell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White population with the surname Asbell decreased by 3.07% settling at 85.57%. The Black population saw a significant increase of 31.19% growing to 9.59% in 2010. Hispanic representation with the Asbell surname also grew modestly from 2.01% to 2.07%. There were also new occurrences of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, where previously there were none recorded in 2000. The group identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, seeing a slight increase from 1.62% to 1.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.28% | 85.57% | -3.07% |
| Black | 7.31% | 9.59% | 31.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.07% | 2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.63% | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |