Explore the Family Name Aslakson
The meaning of Aslakson
Americanized form of Norwegian Aslaksen: patronymic from the personal name Aslak, Old Norse Áslákr, from elements meaning ‘god’ + ‘giant’ or ‘battle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aslakson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aslakson saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aslakson ranked as the 64,385th most popular surname, with 289 individuals bearing this last name, a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the ranking had dropped to the 68,949 spot, with only 285 individuals identified with the surname, reflecting a decrease of 1.38 percent. This brought down the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.1, marking a reduction of 9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #68,949 | -7.09% |
| Count | 289 | 285 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aslakson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Aslakson also underwent slight changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (98.62 percent) of those with the Aslakson surname identified as White. A decade later, this percentage fell slightly to 96.84 percent. There were no individuals identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the census of 2010 marked the appearance of individuals who identified with two or more races, constituting 1.75 percent of the people with the Aslakson surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 96.84% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |