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

Asis, 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 Asis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asis in America

Asis is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asis surname appeared 525 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 Asis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asis 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 Asis

The surname "ASIS" is believed to originate from Italy in the late medieval period, around the 13th to 14th centuries. It is likely derived from the Latin word "asis," which translates to "axe" or "hatchet." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a woodcutter or lumberjack, using an axe as their primary tool.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ASIS" can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, Italy, dating back to the year 1327. This record mentions a certain "Giovanni di Asis," who was a landowner in the region. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have adopted the name due to their occupation or profession involving the use of axes.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. For instance, a merchant named "Pietro Asis" is mentioned in a trade record from Florence in 1467. Additionally, a manuscript from the town of Gubbio, dated 1492, refers to a local nobleman named "Cesare Asis."

During the Renaissance period, the name "ASIS" gained some prominence in certain Italian cities. One notable figure was "Filippo Asis," a renowned artist from Verona who lived from 1510 to 1584. His frescoes and paintings can still be found in several churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another individual of note was "Lorenzo Asis," a scholar and philosopher from Rome who lived between 1628 and 1702. He was known for his influential writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in universities across Europe during the 17th century.

In more recent times, the name "ASIS" has also been associated with various military figures. "General Giuseppe Asis" (1820-1894) was a prominent Italian commander who played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento period.

While the surname "ASIS" originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it emerged as a name closely tied to the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asis

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

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

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