Explore the Family Name Asti
The meaning of Asti
1. Italian (northern): habitational name from Asti, a city in Piedmont. 2. Italian: in some cases, possibly also a nickname from the plural of asta ‘lance, spear’ (see Asta). 3. French (southern): probably of Italian origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre. Italian Guido, Veto, Vito.
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How common is the last name Asti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Asti has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Asti was ranked 61,376th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to the 68,770th position, representing a decrease of approximately 12.05%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname dropped from 306 in 2000 to 286 by 2010, a decrease of about 6.54%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #68,770 | -12.05% |
| Count | 306 | 286 | -6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asti
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Asti also saw some changes over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this name identified themselves as White, with the percentage decreasing slightly from 92.81% in 2000 to 91.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic individuals increased by 15.29%, from 4.25% in 2000 up to 4.90% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races rose from 1.63% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010, registering an increase of 7.36%. The census data did not record any people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 91.61% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 4.25% | 4.9% | 15.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.75% | 7.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |