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

Ayscue, 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 Ayscue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayscue in America

Ayscue is the 22421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayscue surname appeared 1,148 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 Ayscue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayscue 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 Ayscue

The surname Ayscue has its origins in England, deriving from the Old English personal name Asger or Asgær, which is believed to have been a combination of the elements "as" meaning divine and "gar" meaning spear. This name likely originated in the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries.

The Ayscue surname is thought to have originated in the county of Norfolk, located in the eastern region of England. It's believed that the name was first used as a surname in this area, as early records show the presence of individuals bearing this name in Norfolk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ayscue surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 under the orders of King William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as Askue, Askewe, and Aschue, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Sir William Ayscue (c. 1310-1388) is mentioned in historical records. He was a knight and landowner from Norfolk who served as a member of parliament and held several important positions under King Edward III.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sir George Ayscue (1615-1672), an English naval officer who played a significant role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and the English Civil War. He was appointed as an Admiral in the Commonwealth Navy and served under Oliver Cromwell.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ayscue surname was also associated with several notable clergymen, including Edward Ayscue (1550-1620), a Church of England clergyman who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, and Thomas Ayscue (1605-1679), a Church of England clergyman who was appointed as the Bishop of Bristol.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Samuel Ayscue (1745-1804), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his service.

Throughout the centuries, the Ayscue surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Askew, Aschew, and Ascough, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. While the name originated in Norfolk, it eventually spread to other parts of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayscue

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

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

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