Explore the Family Name Ascher
The meaning of Ascher
1. German (often Äscher): occupational name for an ashmaker (see Aschenbrenner), from Middle High German escher ‘ashes’. 2. German: topographic name for someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove, from Middle High German asch ‘ash’ + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. 3. German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous minor places called with the element asch, including Ascha, Aschach, Aschau. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German surname, or a variant of Asher. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin, Heinz, Helmut, Kurt, Monika, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Ascher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ascher has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ascher was ranked 20,180th most common surname, while by 2010, it fell to the 21,105th place, indicating a -4.58% change in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 1.3%, from 1,228 in 2000 to 1,244 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7% over the same period, from 0.46 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,180 | #21,105 | -4.58% |
| Count | 1,228 | 1,244 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ascher
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Ascher surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of Aschers identify as White, with an almost stable percentage of 96.42% in 2000 and 96.30% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a 7.49% increase, growing from 1.87% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 20.55%, from 0.73% to 0.88%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased over the decade from 0.41% to 0.40%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.3% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.01% | 7.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.88% | 20.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.4% | -2.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |