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

Ashy, 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 Ashy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashy in America

Ashy is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashy surname appeared 244 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 Ashy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashy 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 Ashy

The surname ASHY is of English origin and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "æsc," which means ash, referring to the ash tree. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near an ash tree or a location associated with ash trees.

During the Middle Ages, the surname ASHY appeared in various historical records and documents. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dating back to 1273, where the name is recorded as "Aschy." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the ASHY surname was found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, indicating its presence in that region. Additionally, the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1379 include the name "Asshy," further demonstrating the diverse spelling variations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ASHY was John Ashy, who was born in 1412 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and played a significant role in local affairs during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Sir William Ashy, born in 1525 in Gloucestershire. He served as a magistrate and was known for his involvement in the administration of justice in the region.

In the 17th century, the ASHY surname gained recognition through the work of Robert Ashy, a renowned scholar and author born in 1628 in Wiltshire. His literary contributions, particularly in the field of philosophy, earned him widespread acclaim.

During the 18th century, the name was associated with the village of Ashy in Warwickshire, which likely influenced the spelling and perpetuation of the surname in that area.

The 19th century saw the rise of James Ashy, a successful industrialist born in 1812 in Lancashire. He made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry and was widely respected for his business acumen.

It is worth mentioning that the ASHY surname has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Ashby, Ashwell, and Ashton, further solidifying its connection to locations associated with ash trees or ash-related features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashy

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

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

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