Explore the Family Name Ashmun
The meaning of Ashmun
1. English: variant of Ashman. 2. Americanized form of German Aschmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Ashmun in the United States?
The surname Ashmun saw a decrease in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 83,965 and a count of 208. By 2010, its rank dropped to 97,671 and the count declined to 186, marking a change of -16.32% and -10.58% respectively. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 25%, moving from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #97,671 | -16.32% |
| Count | 208 | 186 | -10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ashmun
Analyzing the ethnic identity connected with the Ashmun surname over the same period, we notice some changes. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage of individuals with two or more races increased from 2.40% to 3.23%, indicating a 34.58% growth. The Hispanic segment also grew by 30.56%, while the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 3.85% to 4.84%. However, there was a slight decrease in the White category, dropping from 89.42% to 87.10%. No Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identities were recorded under this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.42% | 87.1% | -2.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.85% | 4.84% | 25.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.76% | 30.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.23% | 34.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |