Explore the Family Name Aske
The meaning of Aske
English (Yorkshire and Staffordshire): topographic name from northern Middle English ask ‘ash tree’ (Old Norse askr), or a habitational name from Aske (North Yorkshire). Compare Ash.
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How common is the last name Aske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Aske' saw minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Aske' ranked 80,812 in popularity but dropped slightly to 84,136 by 2010, marking a -4.11% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 218 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, representing a 2.29% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #84,136 | -4.11% |
| Count | 218 | 223 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aske
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Aske' also experienced slight shifts during the same period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as White, with the percentage dropping slightly from 94.95% in 2000 to 93.72% in 2010. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Black, moving from 2.29% to 2.24%. Interestingly, there was an emergent identification of Hispanic ethnicity, which was not recorded in 2000 but was present at 3.14% in 2010. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, while identities of two or more races were not represented in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 93.72% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Black | 2.29% | 2.24% | -2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |