Explore the Family Name Ashenfelter
The meaning of Ashenfelter
Americanized form of German Eschenfelder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ashenfelter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ashenfelter has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 27848th position to the 29117th. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally by 0.25%, from 812 in 2000 to 814 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population also saw a small decrease, dropping from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #29,117 | -4.56% |
| Count | 812 | 814 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ashenfelter
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ashenfelter based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly carried by individuals who identify as White, with percentages of 93.60% and 92.14% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. An interesting upward trend can be noticed in the Hispanic group, where the percentage increased significantly from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 4.31% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 92.14% | -1.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.31% | 3.44% | -20.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.58% | 160.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |