2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Assil
A name of Arabic origin meaning "noble" or "virtuous".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Assil. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Assil surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Assil in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Assil, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.9%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Assil
The surname ASSIL is of Arabic origin, and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the region of the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "asil," which means "noble" or "of noble descent." The name was likely given to individuals who were considered to be of noble lineage or aristocratic heritage.
In historical records, the earliest known references to the name ASSIL can be found in manuscripts and documents from the 9th and 10th centuries. These records often mention individuals bearing the name ASSIL in various contexts, such as trade agreements, legal proceedings, or literary works.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ASSIL was Ibn Assil al-Andalusi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century. His works greatly influenced the development of Arabic literature and poetry in the region.
Another notable figure was Abu'l-Qasim Assil al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 11th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
In the 12th century, the name ASSIL appeared in records from the Crusades, as several individuals bearing this surname were mentioned as participants or leaders in various military campaigns and battles.
During the 13th century, a prominent figure named Assil al-Din al-Hafiz rose to prominence as a respected scholar and jurist in the city of Damascus. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
In the 15th century, an individual named Assil ibn Khair al-Maqdisi gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and artist in the city of Jerusalem. His works, which included intricate calligraphic designs and illuminated manuscripts, were highly prized and sought after by nobles and scholars alike.
Throughout history, the surname ASSIL has been associated with individuals of notable accomplishments, ranging from scholars and artists to military leaders and influential figures in various fields. While the name may have evolved in its spelling or pronunciation across different regions and time periods, its core meaning and connection to nobility and distinguished lineage have remained consistent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Assil
Among Census respondents with the surname Assil, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.9%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Assil bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Assil surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.3% · 73
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.9% · 14
- Two or more races5.9% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 5
- Black or African American3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Assil
Assil appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,525 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,501 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 5,525 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 1,501 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Assil surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #155,270 | -1.0% |
| Count | 106 | 101 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Assil bearers went from 106 to 101 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 1,501 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,270.
FAQ
Assil surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Assil?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Assil. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Assil?
Assil ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Assil. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Assil.
Has Assil become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Assil went from 106 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Assil?
Among Census respondents with the surname Assil, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.9%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Assil in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.3% (73 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Assil appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (13.9%), Two or More Races (5.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Assil (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Assil mean?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "noble" or "virtuous". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Assil (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Assil?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.