Explore the Family Name Ashmead
The meaning of Ashmead
English: habitational name from Ashmead Green or Ashmead House in Gloucestershire, named from Old English æsc ‘ash’ + mǣd ‘meadow’, or a topographic name with the same meaning.
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How common is the last name Ashmead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ashmead saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ashmead was ranked 43,377th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 44,808th, marking a 3.3% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Ashmead surname increased from 469 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, representing a modest gain of 2.13%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the frequency of the Ashmead surname decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #44,808 | -3.3% |
| Count | 469 | 479 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ashmead
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Ashmead surname from 2000 to 2010. While there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity reported in either year, there were increases noted in the Hispanic and Black populations. The percentage of Ashmeads identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing by 96.09%, while the Black population saw a 26.32% rise. Conversely, the White population experienced a small decrease of 2.55%, and the group identifying as two or more races fell by 46.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.91% | 86.64% | -2.55% |
| Black | 6.61% | 8.35% | 26.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.51% | 96.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.25% | -46.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |