Explore the Family Name Anez
The meaning of Anez
Spanish (Añez): variant of Yáñez (see Yanez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Anez has increased in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The census data shows that the surname's rank moved up from 61,544 in 2000 to 46,568 in 2010, a rise of 24.33%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname grew from 305 to 457, a significant increase of nearly 50%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Anez surname per 100,000 people also rose by 36.36%, indicating a growing prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #46,568 | 24.33% |
| Count | 305 | 457 | 49.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anez
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Anez is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 55.08% in 2000 to 66.52% in 2010. This indicates a growth of 20.77% in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with Anez surname identifying as White decreased from 40.33% to 31.07%, marking a drop of almost 23%. There was also a decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from 1.97% to 1.75%. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' went down to zero in 2010 from 1.64% in 2000, while the categories for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating no individuals of these ethnic identities bearing the Anez surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.08% | 66.52% | 20.77% |
| White | 40.33% | 31.07% | -22.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 1.75% | -11.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |