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

Ashker, 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 Ashker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashker in America

Ashker is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashker surname appeared 122 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 Ashker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashker 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 Ashker

The surname ASHKER is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England or Scotland, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English or Anglo-Saxon word "asc," meaning ash tree, combined with the suffix "-er," denoting an occupational name for someone who worked with ash trees or lived near an ash grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ASHKER surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a historic survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England. The name was likely spelled slightly differently at that time, such as "Ascher" or "Asker."

Throughout the Middle Ages, the ASHKER surname was concentrated in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. It was also found in parts of Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Lowlands. Some variations of the surname included Ascher, Asker, Askyr, and Ashkyr.

In the 16th century, records show an individual named William ASHKER (c. 1520-1590) residing in the village of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, England. He was a successful landowner and farmer, and his name may have been derived from the place name "Ashby," which itself comes from the Old English words "asc" and "by" (meaning "ash tree village").

Another notable figure with the ASHKER surname was John ASHKER (c. 1650-1725), a wealthy merchant and ship owner from the city of Bristol, England. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and is credited with establishing one of the earliest trading companies between England and the British colonies in North America.

In the 18th century, a prominent Scottish family with the ASHKER surname resided in the town of Ayr, located on the west coast of Scotland. The family produced several notable figures, including Robert ASHKER (1702-1778), a respected lawyer and judge, and Margaret ASHKER (1725-1802), a philanthropist and patron of the arts.

During the 19th century, the ASHKER surname spread further across the British Isles and beyond, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. One notable figure from this period was James ASHKER (1820-1892), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and Asia, making significant contributions to the study of botany and zoology.

Throughout its history, the ASHKER surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, forestry, law, commerce, and exploration, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried the name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashker

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

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

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