Explore the Family Name Anacleto

The meaning of Anacleto

Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Anacleto, Latin Anacletus, from Greek Anaklētos ‘called for service’ (literally, ‘called up’). The name Anacletus was borne by a 1st-century pope.

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How common is the last name Anacleto in the United States?

The popularity of the surname Anacleto has seen significant growth, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 40,265 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 30,390, marking a change of 24.53%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 512 in 2000 to 769 in 2010, denoting a substantial increase of over 50%. The proportion per 100,000 also grew from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, reflecting a 36.84% rise.

20002010Change
Rank#40,265#30,39024.53%
Count51276950.2%
Proportion per 100k0.190.2636.84%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anacleto

Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Anacleto, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic held the largest percentage of this surname in both years, increasing from 41.80% in 2000 to 53.71% in 2010. Those who identified as White made up the second-largest proportion, growing from 25% in 2000 to 27.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease of 30.28%, dropping from 20.51% in 2000 to 14.3% in 2010. The Black community represented 2.99% of the Anacletos in 2010, whereas there were no records of this group holding this surname in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 after accounting for 11.91% in 2000. There was no recorded change for American Indian and Alaskan Natives.

20002010Change
Hispanic41.8%53.71%28.49%
White25%27.18%8.72%
Asian/Pacific Islander20.51%14.3%-30.28%
Black0%2.99%0%
Two or More Races11.91%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%