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

Ascensio, 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 Ascensio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ascensio in America

Ascensio is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ascensio surname appeared 191 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 Ascensio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ascensio 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 Ascensio

The surname ASCENSIO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Latin word "ascensio," meaning "ascension" or "rising." It is believed to have been initially used as a surname in regions of central and southern Italy, such as Lazio and Campania.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ASCENSIO can be found in a document from the 12th century, where a certain "Petrus Ascensio" is mentioned as a landowner in the vicinity of Rome. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by families with connections to religious or spiritual occupations, reflecting the ascension of Christ or the ascension of the soul.

During the 13th century, the ASCENSIO surname appears in various municipal records and tax rolls from the city of Naples, indicating its presence in the region of Campania. Interestingly, some of these documents also mention variations of the name, such as "Ascensione" and "Assensio," which further supports its Latin origins.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname ASCENSIO was Giovanni Ascensio, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the town of Montella in the province of Avellino. He authored several treatises on metaphysics and theology, which were widely circulated among the intellectual circles of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the ASCENSIO surname spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond its borders. In the 16th century, a prominent family with the name ASCENSIO resided in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. One member of this family, Antonio Ascensio (1520-1589), was a successful merchant and shipowner who established trade routes between Genoa and the Mediterranean ports.

Another notable figure with the ASCENSIO surname was Maria Ascensio (1675-1743), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious art and portraiture. Her works adorned several churches and noble residences throughout the city, showcasing her exceptional talent and skill.

Towards the end of the 18th century, the ASCENSIO surname found its way to the Americas, where it was carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such immigrant was Vincenzo Ascensio (1770-1835), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a successful businessman and landowner.

While the surname ASCENSIO may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and connections to religion, philosophy, and the arts make it a fascinating and intriguing name with deep roots in the cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ascensio

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

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

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