Explore the Family Name Ancar
The meaning of Ancar
Probably an altered form of French (Pas-de-Calais, Nord) Ancart, itself a variant of Hancart and Hanecart: from a pet form (double diminutive) of the personal name Han, a short form of French Jehan and Flemish Johan(nes) (see John). Some characteristic forenames: French Francois, Alphonse, Etienne, Fabien, Mireille.
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How common is the last name Ancar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ancar has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ancar was ranked as the 49,671st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 45,189th position, marking a 9.02% increase in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Ancar surname also saw a rise from 397 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, noting a 19.4% growth. The proportion per 100,000 also increased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #45,189 | 9.02% |
| Count | 397 | 474 | 19.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ancar
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ancar surname. From 2000 to 2010, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic heritage associated with this surname. However, individuals identifying as Black made up the majority, with percentages rising from 58.19% in 2000 to 64.14% in 2010 - a 10.23% increase. White individuals accounted for 19.4% in 2000 and 21.31% in 2010, indicating a 9.85% growth. There was a notable decrease (-49.38%) in individuals of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, dropping from 12.09% in 2000 to 6.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races declined by 30.68%, from 7.3% in 2000 to 5.06% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.19% | 64.14% | 10.23% |
| White | 19.4% | 21.31% | 9.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.09% | 6.12% | -49.38% |
| Two or More Races | 7.3% | 5.06% | -30.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |