Explore the Family Name Ashok
The meaning of Ashok
Indian: from a personal name of Sanskrit origin, meaning ‘sorrowless’ or ‘one who is beyond sorrow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ashok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ashok" has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ashok was ranked 116,835 in terms of popularity with a count of 138 occurrences, equating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000 people. By 2010, this rank had risen dramatically to 51,941, an increase of over 55%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also grew by nearly 190% to 400, with the proportion per 100,000 people increasing to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #51,941 | 55.54% |
| Count | 138 | 400 | 189.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.14 | 180% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ashok
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ashok. In 2000, the majority of those with the Ashok surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.86%, followed by those identifying with two or more races (5.80%) and white (4.35%). By 2010, the number of Ashok-bearing individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose to 97%, indicating a rise in this ethnic identity among those with the surname. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as white fell significantly to just 1.50%. There were no recorded individuals with the Ashok surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.86% | 97% | 7.95% |
| White | 4.35% | 1.5% | -65.52% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |