Explore the Family Name Ancona
The meaning of Ancona
Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from the Adriatic port of Ancona, which was founded by Greek refugees from Syracuse in about 390 BC. Its name is derived from Greek ankōn ‘elbow’, with reference to the shape of the cape on which it is situated. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Antonio, Angelo, Carmine, Francesca, Gasper, Gennaro, Gioacchino, Girolamo, Giuseppi, Leonardo, Luca. Spanish Francisco, Mario, Alberto, Andres, Carlos, Eduardo, Garcia, Javier, Joaquin, Jorge, Jose, Mauricio.
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How common is the last name Ancona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ancona saw minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ancona was ranked 17,530th in terms of prevalence with a count of 1,481 individuals bearing the name. This figure rose to 1,567 by 2010, an increase of 5.81% over the decade. However, its rank slipped slightly to 17,851st, reflecting a decrease of 1.83%. The proportion of people with the surname Ancona per 100k also dipped by 3.64% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,530 | #17,851 | -1.83% |
| Count | 1,481 | 1,567 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ancona
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ancona using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 85.75% to 83.85%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 12.42% to 13.91%. The portion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant rise from 0.41% to 0.89%. The group identifying as two or more races experienced a drop from 1.22% to 0.96%. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.75% | 83.85% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 12.42% | 13.91% | 12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.96% | -21.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.89% | 117.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |