Explore the Family Name Asberry
The meaning of Asberry
English: variant of Asbury.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Asberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Asberry in the United States has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it was ranked at 11,003 but dropped to 11,343 in 2010, indicating a -3.09% change. However, the count or the number of people with this name increased from 2,651 to 2,781 during the same period, showing an increase of 4.9%. The proportion of this surname per 100 thousand people also dipped slightly from 0.98 in 2000 to 0.94 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,003 | #11,343 | -3.09% |
| Count | 2,651 | 2,781 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.94 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asberry
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Asberry according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage identifying as Black increased from 57.75% to 60.23%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.32% to 2.12%. On the other hand, individuals who identify as White declined from 38.14% to 34.81% over the decade. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native changed slightly, with a small increase for the former (from 0.19% to 0.25%) and a marginal decrease for the latter (from 0.19% to 0.18%). The percentage of individuals with the last name Asberry identifying with two or more races remained stable at 2.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.75% | 60.23% | 4.29% |
| White | 38.14% | 34.81% | -8.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.12% | 60.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.25% | 31.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.18% | -5.26% |