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

Asari, 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 Asari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asari in America

Asari is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asari surname appeared 163 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 Asari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asari 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 Asari

The surname "Asari" is believed to have originated in India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "asura," which refers to a group of powerful deities or demigods in Hindu mythology. The name is thought to have emerged in the region of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where the worship of these deities was prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Asari" can be found in ancient Tamil literary works dating back to the 5th century CE. These works often mention individuals with this surname, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

During the medieval period, the name "Asari" was closely associated with the Nair community, a prominent Hindu caste group in Kerala. Many historical records from this period, including land grants and inscriptions, feature individuals with the surname "Asari."

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Kurungott Asari (1516-1589) gained recognition as a warrior and feudal lord in the Kingdom of Cochin (now part of Kerala). His exploits and influence during this time helped establish the name's significance within the region.

Another prominent individual was Unni Asari (1675-1741), a renowned scholar and poet from Kerala. He contributed significantly to the development of Malayalam literature and is celebrated for his works, including the epic poem "Nalacharitam."

During the 18th century, the Asari family played a crucial role in the establishment of the Travancore Kingdom (now part of Kerala). Ananthapadmanabhan Asari (1720-1790) was a prominent statesman and advisor to the Travancore royalty, and his contributions were instrumental in shaping the kingdom's policies.

In the 19th century, Kumaranasan Asari (1852-1920) emerged as a renowned poet and social reformer from Kerala. His literary works, which aimed to promote social justice and uplift marginalized communities, continue to be celebrated today.

While the name "Asari" has its roots in India, particularly in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asari

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

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

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