Explore the Family Name Asleson
The meaning of Asleson
Americanized form of Norwegian Aslesen: patronymic from the personal name Asle, ultimately from Old Norse Atli, literally ‘little father’, which is of the same origin as the personal name Attila, borne by the famous ruler of the Huns. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ordell.
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How common is the last name Asleson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Asleson has seen a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 37,374th most popular surname in the U.S., then slightly dropped to the 37,691st place by 2010, marking a change of -0.85%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname rose from 561 in 2000 to 590 in 2010, an increase of 5.17%. The proportion per 100k population also witnessed a slight decline of -4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #37,691 | -0.85% |
| Count | 561 | 590 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asleson
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Asleson surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, although this dominance decreased slightly from 97.15% in 2000 to 95.93% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 62.40%, rising from 1.25% to 2.03%. Additionally, a small portion began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, totaling 1.02%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95.93% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.03% | 62.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |