Explore the Family Name Asfour
The meaning of Asfour
Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): probably a nickname from the adjective ʿasfūr ‘yellow, saffron-colored’ or, alternatively, from ʿusfūr ‘sparrow, small bird’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Walid, Amin, Emad, Ghassan, Hani, Khalil, Maher, Shihab, Adib, Ahmad, Antoun, Ayman.
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How common is the last name Asfour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Asfour has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Asfour was ranked 44,821st in terms of popularity and this ranking improved to 40,204th by 2010, representing a 10.3% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 451 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 20.84%. The proportion of Asfours per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase of 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #40,204 | 10.3% |
| Count | 451 | 545 | 20.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asfour
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes among individuals bearing the surname Asfour between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 82.71% identified as White, increasing to 86.06% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the Hispanic group, with an increase from 2.22% to 3.49%, which is a 57.21% change. The percentage of those identifying as Black also slightly increased from 1.11% to 1.65%, marking a 48.65% change. However, there was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 11.31% to 8.44%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander bearers of the surname Asfour dropped to zero, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.71% | 86.06% | 4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 11.31% | 8.44% | -25.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.49% | 57.21% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.65% | 48.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |