Ashinhurst last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Ashinhurst

A locational surname derived from a place name in England.

Ashinhurst, 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 Ashinhurst surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashinhurst in America

Ashinhurst is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashinhurst surname appeared 139 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 Ashinhurst.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashinhurst 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank1237961217801.64%
Count1391315.93%
Proportion per 100k0.050.050.00%

The history of the last name Ashinhurst

The surname ASHINHURST has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, likely referring to a location where ash trees grew, combined with the Old English word "hyrst," meaning a wooded hill or a copse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, a historical record of financial accounts from the late 12th century, where the name is spelled as "Asshenhurst." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the 13th century, the name ASHINHURST appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a survey of landowners and their properties compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This record provides evidence of the surname's prevalence in that region.

Notable individuals bearing the ASHINHURST surname include Sir William ASHINHURST (1564-1638), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Hampshire during the reign of King James I. Another notable figure was Reverend John ASHINHURST (1687-1762), a respected clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

In the 18th century, Richard ASHINHURST (1718-1795) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor, responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the Bank of England.

During the Victorian era, Emily ASHINHURST (1826-1898) made her mark as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, founding one of the first secondary schools for girls in Leeds.

Another notable individual was Captain James ASHINHURST (1872-1916), a decorated military officer who served in the British Army during the First World War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery in battle.

While the ASHINHURST surname may have its roots in England, it has since spread across the globe, with descendants bearing this name found in various parts of the world, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashinhurst

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

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 Ashinhurst was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only94.96%132
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin(S)%(S)

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 Ashinhurst has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White94.96%94.66%0.32%
Black(S)%0.00%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%3.82%(S)%
Hispanic(S)%0.00%(S)%

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

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