Explore the Family Name Anchor
The meaning of Anchor
1. English: variant of Anker. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of Swedish and German Anker ‘anchor’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anchor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Anchor' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,004th, but by 2010, it had risen to 88,020th, marking a 3.28% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 188 people in 2000 to 211 in 2010, an increase of 12.23%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #88,020 | 3.28% |
| Count | 188 | 211 | 12.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anchor
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those with the surname 'Anchor' were predominantly identified as White, at 98.40% in 2000 and 95.26% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 3.19% over the decade. There is no recorded data for this surname among Asians/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 95.26% | -3.19% |
| 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% |