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

Asia, 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 Asia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asia in America

Asia is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asia surname appeared 286 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 Asia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asia 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 Asia

The surname "ASIA" is a rare and intriguing name with a complex history and origins rooted in multiple cultures and languages. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "Asia," which referred to the region that encompasses modern-day Asia Minor, the Middle East, and parts of the Mediterranean.

In ancient Greek mythology, Asia was the name of a nymph or goddess associated with the region. This name later became associated with the vast continent of Asia, and it is possible that the surname "ASIA" emerged as a way to identify individuals who hailed from or had connections to this region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ASIA" can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned individuals with this name, suggesting that it was already in use during that time period.

During the Middle Ages, the name "ASIA" appeared in various records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals who had traveled to or traded with regions in Asia. For example, the Venetian explorer Marco Polo, who lived from 1254 to 1324, wrote about encountering people with this surname during his famous journeys to Asia.

In the 15th century, the name "ASIA" gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the city of Venice, which was a major center of trade and cultural exchange with the East. One notable figure with this surname was Andrea Asia, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived from 1460 to 1528.

As European exploration and colonization of Asia intensified in the following centuries, the surname "ASIA" spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 16th century, the Spanish explorer and navigator Miguel López de Legazpi, who led the Spanish conquest of the Philippine Islands, had a crew member named Juan de Asia.

Another prominent figure with the surname "ASIA" was Sir John Asia, an English merchant and diplomat who lived from 1591 to 1653. He served as the President of the British East India Company and played a crucial role in establishing British trade relations with India and other parts of Asia.

In more recent centuries, the surname "ASIA" has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by several notable individuals. One example is the Italian architect and urban planner Paolo Asia, who was born in 1928 and is known for his contributions to the redesign of several Italian cities after World War II.

Overall, the surname "ASIA" has a rich and diverse history, reflecting the cultural exchanges, trade routes, and explorations that have connected different regions of the world throughout history. Its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the global interconnectedness that has shaped human societies for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asia

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

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

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