Explore the Family Name Anagnost
The meaning of Anagnost
American shortened form of Greek patronymics such as Anagnostakis, Anagnostakos, and Anagnostopoulos (see Anagnos). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Christos, Zissis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anagnost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Anagnost has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 92,217 out of all surnames in the United States, but it dropped to a rank of 105,079 in 2010. This represents a shift of -13.95% in ranking. Similarly, the frequency of this surname also decreased from 185 to 170 count in the decade, indicating an 8.11% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #105,079 | -13.95% |
| Count | 185 | 170 | -8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anagnost
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data related to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Anagnost surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White was remarkably high at 97.30% and 97.06% respectively. Over this decade, there was a minimal reduction of 0.25%. No significant changes were observed in the other ethnic categories, which include Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. For these categories, the percentages remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 97.06% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |