Explore the Family Name Angst
The meaning of Angst
South German and Swiss German: 1. topographic name from Middle High German angest ‘narrowness’, i.e. ‘narrow place’ (whence the modern vocabulary word Angst ‘anxiety, fear’). Bahlow cites an early example, ‘Bertschi an der angist’ (1382), which is clearly topographic. 2. possibly also a nickname for a timid person (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Angst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Angst ranked 28,088 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 29,231 in 2010, indicating a decline of 4.07%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname, however, showed a marginal increase from 803 in 2000 to 810 in 2010, marking an increment of 0.87%. The proportion of the Angst surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #29,231 | -4.07% |
| Count | 803 | 810 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Angst
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Angst surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identifying with this surname are White, accounting for 96.39% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.43% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Angst individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 35.04%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced by 17.33%. There was a notable emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, whereas none were reported in 2000. The proportion of people with the Angst surname identifying as Black fell to zero in 2010, down from 0.75% in 2000. No change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.43% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.85% | 35.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.62% | -17.33% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |