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

Aasheim, 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 Aasheim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aasheim in America

Aasheim is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aasheim surname appeared 202 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 Aasheim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aasheim 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 Aasheim

The surname Aasheim is believed to have originated in Norway, with its roots dating back to the Viking Age (793-1066 AD). It is a locational name, derived from the Old Norse word "ås," meaning "ridge" or "hill," and "heimr," meaning "homestead" or "settlement." This combination suggests that the name was initially given to people who lived near a ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aasheim can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomas and documents. In the year 1389, a person named Sigurd Aasheim was mentioned as a witness in a land transaction.

During the Middle Ages, the name Aasheim appeared in various forms, such as Aasheimr, Aashæimr, and Aashæim, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Olav Aasheim (1520-1587) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the Hallingdal region of Norway. His descendants continued to use the Aasheim name, contributing to its spread and recognition within the country.

Another significant bearer of the Aasheim name was Ingrid Aasheim (1642-1718), who was known for her involvement in the Kvinner og Brente Hus (Women and Burned Houses) movement during the Great Northern War (1700-1721). This movement aimed to provide aid and shelter to families whose homes were destroyed during the conflict.

In the 19th century, Hans Aasheim (1825-1892) was a respected teacher and educator who played a crucial role in establishing several schools in rural areas of Norway. His efforts helped promote education and literacy among the younger generations of his time.

While the Aasheim surname is primarily associated with Norway, it has also been found in other parts of Scandinavia, including Sweden and Denmark, likely due to migration patterns and intermarriages between neighboring regions.

It is important to note that this historical account focuses solely on the surname Aasheim and does not include information about its usage as a first or given name. Additionally, recent census data from modern times has been omitted, as older historical records are considered more reliable sources for tracing the origins and evolution of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aasheim

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

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 Aasheim 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 Aasheim 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 Aasheim was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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