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

Asano, 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 Asano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asano in America

Asano is the 40800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asano surname appeared 535 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 Asano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asano 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 Asano

The surname Asano is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "asano," which means "morning field." The name likely referred to a person who resided near or owned a field that was particularly beautiful in the morning light.

The earliest recorded instances of the Asano surname can be traced back to the 17th century, appearing in samurai family records and official documents from the Tokugawa Shogunate. One notable example is Asano Naganori (1667-1701), a daimyo (feudal lord) who was involved in the famous Akō incident, which inspired the legendary story of the 47 Ronin.

During the Edo period, the Asano clan was a prominent samurai family based in the Hiroshima domain. They played an important role in the region's political and military affairs. One notable member was Asano Nagamasa (1586-1632), a skilled military strategist and daimyo who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu.

In the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Asano surname continued to be associated with notable figures. Asano Soichiro (1848-1899) was a prominent educator and philosopher who advocated for modern educational reforms in Japan. He played a significant role in shaping the country's educational system during the Meiji Restoration.

Moving into the 20th century, Asano Akira (1888-1962) was a renowned Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints and paintings. His works often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes from daily life, capturing the essence of the country's cultural heritage.

Another prominent figure was Asano Hiroshi (1932-2014), a successful Japanese businessman and industrialist. He served as the chairman of the Asano Cement Company, one of Japan's largest cement manufacturers, and contributed significantly to the country's post-war economic recovery and growth.

While the Asano surname has its roots in feudal Japan, it continues to be a respected and recognized name in modern times, both within Japan and among Japanese communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asano

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

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

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