Explore the Family Name Askey
The meaning of Askey
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Aski (Old Danish Aski, a derivative of askr ‘ash tree’). 2. variant of Askew.
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How common is the last name Askey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Askey slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Askey was ranked 21,620th in popularity and this rank dropped by 4.41% to 22,573rd in 2010. Despite this, the number of people bearing this surname increased marginally by 1.25%, from 1,124 individuals in 2000 to 1,138 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Askey per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,620 | #22,573 | -4.41% |
| Count | 1,124 | 1,138 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Askey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Askey surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased by 1.42%, from 91.01% to 89.72%. The representation of Hispanic and Black identities also declined, with decreases of 12.58% and 8.69% respectively. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, which jumped 160.2%, from 0.98% to 2.55%. Additionally, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander within the Askey surname went from nonexistent in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. No change was observed for those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.01% | 89.72% | -1.42% |
| Black | 5.87% | 5.36% | -8.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 2.55% | 160.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.32% | -12.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |