Explore the Family Name Anguish
The meaning of Anguish
Scottish and English: from an English mishearing of the Scottish Gaelic personal name Aonghus, see Angus and McAninch.
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How common is the last name Anguish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Anguish' shows a slight fluctuation between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname changed from 63,632 in 2000 to 63,873 in 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.38%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 6.48% from 293 in 2000 to 312 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11 during both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #63,873 | -0.38% |
| Count | 293 | 312 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anguish
In terms of ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes within the 'Anguish' surname holders. In 2000, the majority identified as White (93.52%), followed by Black (3.07%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.05%). By 2010, although the majority still identified as White (91.35%), the percentage had decreased slightly. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a small increase to 3.21%. Notably, the 2010 census also recorded individuals with the 'Anguish' surname identifying as Hispanic (2.56%) and belonging to two or more races (1.60%), which was not seen in the 2000 data. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 91.35% | -2.32% |
| Black | 3.07% | 3.21% | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |