Explore the Family Name Asiedu
The meaning of Asiedu
West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Asiedu in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Asiedu has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Asiedu was ranked as the 64,572nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 37,544th position, marking a change of 41.86%. The number of individuals with the surname also rose from 288 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, an increase of 105.9%. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. population also nearly doubled, going from 0.11 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #37,544 | 41.86% |
| Count | 288 | 593 | 105.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.2 | 81.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asiedu
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Asiedu surname is predominantly associated with the Black community. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with the surname identified as Black, with a slight increase of 0.08% over the decade. The remaining percentage identifies with two or more races, which saw an increase in 2010. No individuals with the Asiedu surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.22% | 97.3% | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |