Explore the Family Name Askelson
The meaning of Askelson
Americanized form of Norwegian Askelsen: patronymic, which is not found in Norway anymore, from Askel, a shortened form of the Old Norse personal name Ásketill, composed of the elements áss ‘god’ + ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Askelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Askelson surname saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Askelson surname was ranked 61,713th in popularity with a count of 304, equating to 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 65,782 and the count dipped to 301, reducing the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.1. This represented a decline in popularity by 6.59% and a drop in overall count by 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #65,782 | -6.59% |
| Count | 304 | 301 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Askelson
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those with the Askelson surname were predominantly white, with 98.68% identifying as such in 2000 and 97.67% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.02%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for those identifying as two or more races was also at zero, indicating no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.67% | -1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |