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

Asbel, 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 Asbel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asbel in America

Asbel is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asbel surname appeared 133 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 Asbel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asbel 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 Asbel

The surname ASBEL is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning ash tree, and "bel" meaning a hillock or small hill. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near an ash-covered hill or hillock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ASBEL can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name appears as "Aschebel," likely referring to a location or landholding in the vicinity of an ash-covered hill.

During the 13th century, the name ASBEL appeared in various forms, including "Asshebill," "Asshebyl," and "Aschebyll," as recorded in various legal documents and tax rolls of the time. These variations reflect the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over the centuries.

One notable figure bearing the ASBEL surname was Sir John Asbel, a prominent English landowner and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He is recorded as having fought in the Hundred Years' War against the French and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the name ASBEL gained prominence in the region of Gloucestershire, England, where it was associated with several prominent families. One such family was the Asbels of Chipping Campden, who owned substantial estates and were influential in local affairs.

Another historical figure of note was William Asbel, a successful merchant and trader who lived in London during the late 17th century. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including endowing a school for underprivileged children.

In the 18th century, the ASBEL surname spread across England and into Scotland, where it was often spelled as "Asbill" or "Asbel." One notable figure from this period was Robert Asbel, a Scottish philosopher and writer who published several works on moral philosophy and ethics.

By the 19th century, the ASBEL surname had become well-established in various parts of the United Kingdom, with notable bearers including Charles Asbel, an English architect who designed several prominent buildings in London, and Elizabeth Asbel, a pioneering female doctor who made significant contributions to the field of pediatric medicine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asbel

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

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

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