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

Asch, 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 Asch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asch in America

Asch is the 25810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asch surname appeared 954 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 Asch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asch 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 Asch

The surname ASCH is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages around the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Low German word "aske," which means ash tree or ash wood.

In its early days, the name ASCH was predominantly found in regions of present-day Germany, particularly in areas where there was a significant presence of ash trees. It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals who lived near or worked with ash trees, such as woodcutters or charcoal makers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ASCH can be found in the Bremische Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a person named Johannes Asch is mentioned in connection with a land transaction.

Another notable historical reference to the name ASCH comes from the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a compilation of documents related to the principality of Anhalt in central Germany. In this collection, a nobleman named Henricus de Asche is mentioned in a document dated 1285.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name ASCH was Konrad von Asch, a German knight who lived in the 14th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles and records from the time, particularly in connection with his participation in military campaigns and battles.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Asch gained recognition as a scholar and theologian. He was born in the town of Asch, which was located in the region of Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), and his works on religious topics were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the surname ASCH was Hans Asch, a German artist and printmaker who lived in the 16th century. His woodcuts and engravings, often depicting religious themes and scenes from daily life, are highly regarded and can be found in various museum collections around the world.

Over the centuries, the name ASCH has also been associated with several notable places. For example, the town of Asch in Bohemia, which was once part of the German-speaking regions of the Holy Roman Empire, likely derived its name from the presence of ash trees in the area. Additionally, there are several villages and towns in Germany with names like Aschersleben, Aschau, and Ascheberg, which may have connections to the surname ASCH.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asch

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

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

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