Explore the Family Name Asitimbay
The meaning of Asitimbay
Amerindian (Ecuador): Cañari name, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Asitimbay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Asitimbay surged between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Asitimbay ranked 82,691st in popularity among U.S surnames, while by 2010 it had risen significantly to 53,419th. This represents a substantial increase of 35.4%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 212 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, indicating an impressive growth rate of 82.55%. Accordingly, the proportion of Asitimbay per 100,000 people in the population increased by 62.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #53,419 | 35.4% |
| Count | 212 | 387 | 82.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asitimbay
As for ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, almost the entire percentage associated with the surname Asitimbay identifies as Hispanic. In 2000, 98.11% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, slightly decreasing to 96.64% in 2010. There was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying as White by 2010, accounting for 2.58% of people with the Asitimbay surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.11% | 96.64% | -1.5% |
| White | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |