Find out how popular the last name Aase is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aase.

Aase, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aase in America

Aase is the 40909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aase surname appeared 533 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aase to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aase

The surname Aase has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically in Norway and Denmark. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 14th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "ās," which means "ridge" or "hill," suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have lived in hilly or mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aase surname can be found in the Norwegian Diplomatarium, a collection of medieval documents from Norway. In this collection, the name appears as "Aase" in a document dated 1368, referring to a person named Arne Aase.

The Aase surname has also been documented in Danish records, such as the Danish Census of 1787, where it was spelled "Aase" or "Aassen." This suggests that the name was present in both Norway and Denmark during the medieval and early modern periods.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Aase surname. One of the earliest recorded is Hans Aase (1546-1605), a Norwegian clergyman and writer who served as the Bishop of Stavanger from 1596 until his death.

Another prominent figure was Niels Aase (1675-1737), a Danish sculptor and woodcarver known for his intricate woodcarvings in churches throughout Denmark. His work can be found in various churches, including the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen.

In the 19th century, Johanne Aase (1825-1903) was a Norwegian writer and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in Norway. She published several novels and articles advocating for women's education and legal rights.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Aase (1914-2009) was a Norwegian politician and member of the Norwegian Parliament, representing the Labour Party. He served as the Minister of Social Affairs from 1963 to 1965.

Finally, Inger Aase (born 1949) is a contemporary Norwegian author and playwright. Her works often explore themes of identity, family dynamics, and relationships. She has received several literary awards, including the Dobloug Prize and the Ibsen Award.

While the Aase surname has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Norway and Denmark, where it was associated with geographical features and specific regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aase

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aase.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aase was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aase has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aase was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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