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

Asato, 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 Asato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asato in America

Asato is the 24159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asato surname appeared 1,041 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 Asato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asato 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 Asato

The surname ASATO is believed to have originated from Japan, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "asato," which means "morning sun" or "dawn." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in areas where the morning sun was particularly prominent or significant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ASATO surname can be found in the "Shinpen Nihon Kokugo Daijiten," a renowned Japanese dictionary published in the late 19th century. This work references a historical figure named ASATO Masamitsu, who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868) and was a prominent samurai warrior from the Satsuma domain (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture).

Another noteworthy individual bearing the ASATO surname was ASATO Nagateru, a Japanese botanist and explorer who lived from 1865 to 1944. He is renowned for his extensive research on the flora of Japan and his numerous expeditions throughout the country, during which he discovered and documented numerous plant species.

In the realm of Japanese literature, the name ASATO is associated with ASATO Haruyo, a celebrated poet and essayist who lived from 1904 to 1978. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the literary landscape of 20th century Japan.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the ASATO surname gained prominence in the field of education. ASATO Kenzaburo (1880-1952) was a renowned educator and academic who served as the president of Hiroshima University, one of Japan's most prestigious institutions of higher learning.

It is worth noting that while the ASATO surname is primarily associated with Japan, there are records of individuals with this name in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. For example, ASATO Masahide (1923-2015) was a prominent Japanese-American artist and sculptor based in Hawaii, whose works celebrated the cultural connections between Japan and the United States.

Overall, the surname ASATO has a rich historical legacy, with its origins rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Japan. From samurai warriors and botanists to poets and educators, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asato

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

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

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