Explore the Family Name Asker
How common is the last name Asker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Asker increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,553 in popularity and had a count of 324, representing a proportion of 0.12 per 100k people. By 2010, the popularity rank had improved to 57,101, with a count of 357, keeping the same proportion of 0.12 per 100k people. This represents a 2.48% increase in rank and a 10.19% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #57,101 | 2.48% |
| Count | 324 | 357 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asker
The ethnicity associated with the surname Asker also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (82.10%), followed by those identifying as Two or More Races (11.42%) and Black (4.01%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.85%), while none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, a slight increase was noted among those identifying as White (83.19%), Hispanic (3.64%), and Black (6.16%). However, the percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races dropped significantly to 4.48%, and a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.52%). No change was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 83.19% | 1.33% |
| Black | 4.01% | 6.16% | 53.62% |
| Two or More Races | 11.42% | 4.48% | -60.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.64% | 96.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |