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

Ashmus, 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 Ashmus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashmus in America

Ashmus is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashmus surname appeared 102 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 Ashmus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashmus 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 Ashmus

The surname Ashmus is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning ash tree and "hus" meaning house or dwelling. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a house or property situated among ash trees.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name Ashmus dates back to the 13th century in the county of Norfolk. An entry in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Cawston from 1272 mentions a "Willelmus de Aschuys" or William of Ashhouse. This indicates that the original spelling of the name was closely tied to the Old English roots and referred to a specific place.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Asshehous," "Asshus," and "Asshous" in records from Suffolk and Essex. These variations reflect the natural evolution of language and spelling over time.

The Ashmus name has also been found in the famous Domesday Book, a manuscript recording landholdings in England in 1086. An entry in the Domesday Book for the village of Ashwell in Hertfordshire mentions a "William de Assewell," which could be an early reference to the Ashmus surname.

One notable individual with the Ashmus surname was John Ashmus (1590-1659), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire during the reign of Charles I.

Another prominent figure was William Ashmus (1661-1722), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of poet and author Emily Ashmus (1823-1896), whose collection of poems and sonnets celebrated the beauty of the English countryside.

A famous military figure with the Ashmus surname was General James Ashmus (1879-1955), who served in both World War I and World War II and was decorated for his bravery and leadership.

Lastly, the name Ashmus has been associated with several places in England, such as Ashwell in Hertfordshire, Ashmanhaugh in Norfolk, and Ashby in various counties, reflecting the geographic origins and connections of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashmus

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

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

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