Explore the Family Name Asch
The meaning of Asch
1. North German: from a Middle Low German personal name, Asc, originally meaning ‘spearman’. 2. German: habitational name from any of various places so named in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Austria from Middle High German asch, esche ‘ash tree’. Compare Ascher and Ash. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German name (see above), or a variant of Ash.
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How common is the last name Asch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Asch" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Asch was ranked as the 25,123rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 25,810th spot, marking a drop of 2.73%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 926 in 2000 to 954 in 2010, an increase of 3.02%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 population dipped by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #25,810 | -2.73% |
| Count | 926 | 954 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asch
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname "Asch" indicates that it is predominantly held by individuals identifying as White, with a slight decrease from 92.55% in 2000 to 92.35% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic with this surname rose from 4.86% to 5.35% during the same period, marking a 10.08% increase. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as two or more races also changed. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped to zero by 2010, having been at 0.54% in 2000. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw a small increase from 1.40% to 1.47%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 92.35% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 5.35% | 10.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.47% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |