Explore the Family Name Anastos
The meaning of Anastos
1. Greek: shortened form of patronymics derived from the personal name Anastasios (see Anastas). This surname is rare in Greece. 2. In some cases also an American shortened and altered form of Macedonian, Serbian, or Bulgarian patronymics derived from South Slavic variants of the Greek personal name Anastasios (see Anastas).
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How common is the last name Anastos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Anastos' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Anastos was ranked as the 36,328th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to the 37,646th rank, indicating a decrease of 3.63%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 582 to 591 during the same period, showing a growth of approximately 1.55%. However, when considered as a proportion of the population per 100k, there was a decrease of about 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #37,646 | -3.63% |
| Count | 582 | 591 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anastos
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Anastos', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, accounting for 97.59% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.26% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.03% to 2.54% within the ten-year span, marking an increase of 146.60%. There was also a noticeable growth in the percentage of those reporting two or more races, rising from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. As for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, no significant percentages were recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.26% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.54% | 146.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.35% | 56.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |