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

Assi, 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 Assi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Assi in America

Assi is the 38754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Assi surname appeared 570 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 Assi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Assi 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 Assi

The surname Assi has its origins in Italy, originating in the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "asso," meaning "ace" or "unity," which could have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered exceptional or skilled in a particular field.

The earliest known record of the name Assi can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 8th century. This document mentions a person named "Azzo Assi," who lived in the region of Lombardy in the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name Assi was also recorded in the town of Assisi, located in the region of Umbria, central Italy. This could suggest a possible connection between the surname and the town's name, though the exact origin remains uncertain.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Assi was Francesco Assi (1277-1349), a renowned architect and sculptor from Siena. He is best known for his work on the Siena Cathedral, where he designed and constructed the impressive Baptistery and the Pulpit in the Cathedral's interior.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Assi (1564-1628), an Italian composer and organist who served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of San Marco in Venice. His works, which include madrigals and sacred music, were highly influential in the development of the Venetian polychoral style.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Assi (1710-1779) was a respected Italian painter and etcher from Bologna. He is known for his landscapes and architectural paintings, many of which depicted ancient Roman ruins and monuments.

Moving to the 19th century, Gioacchino Assi (1820-1891) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament and actively supported the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento.

Another notable figure was Ernesto Assi (1868-1942), an Italian journalist and writer who authored several books on social and political issues, including a biography of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the iconic Italian patriot and military leader.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Assi, highlighting its Italian origins and the diverse fields in which bearers of this name have made significant contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Assi

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

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

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