Explore the Family Name Askew
The meaning of Askew
English (northern): habitational name from a place in North Yorkshire named Aiskew, from Old Norse eik ‘oak’ + skógr ‘wood’, or possibly from another minor place in northern England likewise named with the same elements, such as Aiskew in Marrick (North Yorkshire) or the lost Aykescof in Preese (Lancashire). This surname is also very common among African Americans. Compare Ayscue, Esco, Eskew, and Haskew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Askew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Askew was ranked 2,530th in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to a rank of 2,634th in 2010. This represents a slight dip of 4.11% over that decade. However, the actual count of people with the Askew surname increased from 13,095 in 2000 to 13,683 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.49%. The proportion of the Askew surname per 100,000 people dropped by 4.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,530 | #2,634 | -4.11% |
| Count | 13,095 | 13,683 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.85 | 4.64 | -4.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Askew
The ethnic identity associated with the Askew surname has seen shifts as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 48.44% in 2000 to 45.63% in 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 48.32% to 49.24%. There were also notable increases in other ethnic identities: Asian/Pacific Islander representation went up by 19.23%, American Indian and Alaskan Native by 21.87%, and Hispanic by 74.36%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant rise from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.32% | 49.24% | 1.9% |
| White | 48.44% | 45.63% | -5.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.38% | 59.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.04% | 74.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.39% | 21.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.31% | 19.23% |
Askew ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Askew is British & Irish, which comprises 50.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (17.2%) and Nigerian (7.8%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Scandinavian, Eastern European, Angolan & Congolese, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 50.6% |
| French & German | 17.2% |
| Nigerian | 7.8% |
| Other | 24.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Askew
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Askew have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 75.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
What Askew haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Askew is I-Y7273, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-Y7273 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-Z381 and I-M223, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Singletary, Pinder, Draper, Norris, Bowden, Horton, Francis, Robinson, Johnson, Browne.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Askew surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Askew have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Askew" Surname 45.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Askew" Surname 29.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Askew" Surname 31.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Askew" Surname 13.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Askew?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Askew are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition