Explore the Family Name Angwin
The meaning of Angwin
Cornish: nickname for someone with white hair or a pale complexion, from the definite article an ‘the’ + gwynn ‘white (pale, gray, or blond)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Angwin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Angwin has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 74,398 in 2000 to 73,666 in 2010, showing a minor change of 0.98%. In this same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname Angwin increased by 8.68%, from 242 in 2000 to 263 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,666 | 0.98% |
| Count | 242 | 263 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Angwin
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Angwin, as per the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Angwins identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.28% in 2000 to 90.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic category which went from 2.89% to 4.18%, reflecting a 44.64% change. The data also showed a small emergence in the demographic categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, both registering at zero in 2000 but recording 1.90% and 2.66% respectively in 2010. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 90.87% | -5.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 4.18% | 44.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |