Explore the Family Name Ancelet
The meaning of Ancelet
French: from a pet form of the personal name Ancel. Some characteristic forenames: French Clovis, Ravis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ancelet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ancelet experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,269th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 57,234th position, showing a change of -5.46. The total number of individuals with the surname remained consistent at 356 during both census years, but the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.69, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #57,234 | -5.46% |
| Count | 356 | 356 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ancelet
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ancelet saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 95% of people with this surname identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 94.10% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, going from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010, marking an 85.28% upswing. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but disappeared from the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.1% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.65% | 85.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |