Explore the Family Name Ander
The meaning of Ander
1. Swedish: unexplained. 2. German: from a short form of the personal name Andreas. 3. Slovak: from a derivative of the personal name Andrej, a variant of Ondrej (see Andreas).
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How common is the last name Ander in the United States?
The surname 'Ander' significantly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 48,021 in popularity with a count of 414, equating to about 0.15 people per 100,000 having this last name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 63,218, and the count of people with the 'Ander' surname dropped to 316, or 0.11 per 100,000. This represents a decline in popularity by 31.65% and a reduction in the total count by 23.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #63,218 | -31.65% |
| Count | 414 | 316 | -23.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ander
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname 'Ander' primarily identify as White, with the proportion increasing slightly from 85.75% in 2000 to 86.39% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Black, remaining stable at around 8.2%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those acknowledging two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, from 1.69% and 2.42%, respectively, in 2000. No data was reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.75% | 86.39% | 0.75% |
| Black | 8.21% | 8.23% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.48% | 80.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |