Explore the Family Name Aster
The meaning of Aster
1. German: nickname from Middle High German agelster ‘magpie’, which was known especially in the Middle Ages for mischievous tricks. 2. English (London, Yorkshire): variant of Easter 2.
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How common is the last name Aster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aster has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 61,058 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010, signifying an 18.85% decrease. The count of people with the Aster surname also fell by 12.99%, from 308 in 2000 to 268 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion per 100k drop by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #72,568 | -18.85% |
| Count | 308 | 268 | -12.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aster
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Aster identify as White, accounting for 88.31% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 87.69% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in the number of Asians/Pacific Islanders carrying the surname, increasing by 53.33%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased by 19.57%. There were also new additions to the Hispanic category in 2010, while the 'Two or more races' category saw a drop to zero. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.31% | 87.69% | -0.7% |
| Black | 6.49% | 5.22% | -19.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 2.99% | 53.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |