2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Ashinhurst
A locational surname derived from a place name in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Ashinhurst. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ashinhurst surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Ashinhurst in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ashinhurst, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ashinhurst
Among Census respondents with the surname Ashinhurst, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ashinhurst bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ashinhurst surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.2% · 102
- Two or more races6.8% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ashinhurst
Ashinhurst appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+8 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 2,016 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-22 bearers (-15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,474 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 2,016 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.8%) | Down 20,474 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ashinhurst surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,796 | #144,270 | -16.5% |
| Count | 139 | 117 | -15.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ashinhurst bearers went from 139 to 117 (-15.8% change). The surname moved down 20,474 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #144,270.
FAQ
Ashinhurst surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ashinhurst?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Ashinhurst. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Ashinhurst?
Ashinhurst ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Ashinhurst. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ashinhurst.
Has Ashinhurst become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ashinhurst went from 139 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 22 (-15.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,796 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Ashinhurst?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ashinhurst, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ashinhurst in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ashinhurst appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.2%), Two or More Races (6.8%), Hispanic (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ashinhurst (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ashinhurst mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ashinhurst (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ashinhurst?
See how common the surname Ashinhurst is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.