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

Asleson, 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 Asleson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asleson in America

Asleson is the 37691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asleson surname appeared 590 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 Asleson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asleson 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 Asleson

The surname ASLESON is of Norwegian origin, tracing its roots back to the 9th century AD. It is believed to have originated in the regions of central and western Norway, particularly the areas surrounding the fjords and coastal villages.

ASLESON is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the first name of the father or an ancestor. In this case, it likely originated from the Old Norse name Ásleikr, which was composed of the elements "áss" (a god) and "leikr" (play or game). This name may have been given to a child born during a pagan festival or celebration honoring the Norse gods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ASLESON surname can be found in the Landnámabók, an Icelandic manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document chronicles the settlement of Iceland by Norse explorers and includes references to individuals bearing similar patronymic surnames.

In the 14th century, a prominent Norwegian chieftain named Asle Asleson is mentioned in the Håkon Håkonsson saga, a historical account of the life and reign of King Håkon IV of Norway. Asle Asleson was a trusted advisor and military leader who played a significant role in the campaigns against Swedish forces.

During the 16th century, a Norwegian merchant named Hans Asleson gained recognition for his successful trading ventures across the Baltic Sea. His business dealings and travels are documented in various maritime records and port logs from that period.

Another notable figure was Ingrid Asleson, a Norwegian-born midwife who immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. She practiced her profession in the Midwest and was renowned for her dedication to providing healthcare to rural communities.

In the early 20th century, a Norwegian explorer named Roald Asleson led several expeditions to the Arctic regions, contributing to the mapping and scientific study of the polar regions. His journals and logs provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by early Arctic explorers.

Throughout its history, the ASLESON surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Aslason, Aslesen, and Aslessen, reflecting regional dialects and preferences in different parts of Norway.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asleson

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

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

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