Explore the Family Name Anas
The meaning of Anas
1. Swedish (Ånäs): habitational name from any of several places called Ånäs, especially in Finland (mainly Ostrobothnia) where the surname is most common. 2. Possibly an altered form of French Vanasse. 3. Hispanic (Philippines): possibly a habitational name from a place called Anàs in Lleida province, Catalonia (Spain). 4. Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Anas ‘friendliness’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Cresencio, Evangelina, Zenaida. French Jacques.
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How common is the last name Anas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Anas increased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,466th most common surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had risen to the 71,042nd position representing a 1.97% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a rise, from 250 individuals in 2000 to 275 in 2010, a growth of 10%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Anas surname per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #71,042 | 1.97% |
| Count | 250 | 275 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anas
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the distribution changed significantly over the same period. While those identifying as White made up the majority (66.4%) of persons with the Anas surname in 2000, this figure dropped to 54.91% by 2010, a decrease of 17.3%. At the same time, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially, from 18.8% in 2000 to 29.09% in 2010 - a change of 54.73%. The number of people identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant jump, rising from 5.6% in 2000 to 10.18% in 2010. Although there was no representation for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 3.27% identified as Black and there was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those claiming two or more races fell by roughly half, from 5.2% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 54.91% | -17.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.8% | 29.09% | 54.73% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 10.18% | 81.79% |
| Black | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% | 2.55% | -50.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |