Explore the Family Name Anacker
The meaning of Anacker
German: nickname for a day laborer, as opposed to someone who owned fields, from Middle High German āne ‘without’ + acker ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: German Lotti, Wilhelm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anacker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Anacker has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 38,942 in 2000, it dropped to 41,501 in 2010, marking a 6.57% decline. The count of individuals bearing the name also decreased slightly from 533 to 524, a decline of 1.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10%, from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #41,501 | -6.57% |
| Count | 533 | 524 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anacker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Anacker surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, making up 97.19% in 2000 and 95.99% in 2010, though this saw a small decrease of 1.23%. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.5% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010, representing a change of 14.67%. The census data for 2010 also shows a small percentage (1.15%) identifying with two or more races. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the Anacker surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, while less than 1% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with little change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.99% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.72% | 14.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.95% | 1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |