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

Aspy, 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 Aspy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aspy in America

Aspy is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aspy surname appeared 150 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 Aspy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aspy 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 Aspy

The surname ASPY is believed to have originated in England during the medieval era, deriving from the Old English word "aesp," which referred to a particular species of tree. This suggests that the name may have initially designated someone who lived near a prominent aspen tree or a grove of aspens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aespy." This entry indicates that individuals bearing this surname were present in certain regions of England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, variations of the spelling began to emerge, such as "Aspie" and "Aspey." These alterations likely resulted from regional dialect differences and the evolution of the English language over time.

In the 14th century, the surname ASPY appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a census-like record compiled in 1279. This document listed several individuals bearing the name, suggesting that the ASPY family had established itself in various parts of the county.

One notable figure from history who bore the ASPY surname was Sir John Aspy (1420-1489), a prominent landowner and knight who served as a member of Parliament during the Wars of the Roses. His estate was located in the village of Aspy, which may have taken its name from the family or vice versa.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Aspy (1575-1632), who was accused of witchcraft during the infamous Pendle witch trials in Lancashire. Although ultimately acquitted, her case garnered significant attention and has been documented in various historical accounts of the era.

In the 17th century, the surname ASPY appeared in parish records from the village of Asby in Cumbria, which may be related to the family's origins or could indicate a migration from their ancestral lands.

During the 18th century, a prominent ASPY family resided in the town of Aysgarth, North Yorkshire. One member, William Aspy (1712-1786), was a respected local magistrate and landowner.

In the 19th century, the name ASPY gained recognition through the works of the poet and writer James Aspy (1834-1901), whose collections of verse and historical essays captured the essence of rural life in his native Dorset.

While the surname ASPY may have evolved from humble beginnings, its enduring presence throughout the centuries attests to the resilience and significance of this English family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aspy

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

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

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