Explore the Family Name Anil
The meaning of Anil
Indian: from the Hindi personal name Anil, from Sanskrit anila ‘wind’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Anil has seen significant growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Anil ranked 127,948 in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 67,126 - an impressive increase of about 47.54 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose dramatically from 123 to 294, a growth rate of 139.02 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Anil per 100,000 increased by 100 percent over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,948 | #67,126 | 47.54% |
| Count | 123 | 294 | 139.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anil
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Anil also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Anils identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (60.16 percent), followed by Hispanic (17.07 percent) and White (12.20 percent). By 2010, the percentage of Anils identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander had grown to 73.13 percent, while the proportions identifying as Hispanic and White fell to 14.29 percent and 7.14 percent respectively. Notably, there were no Anils identifying as Black in either year. However, by 2010 a small percentage (2.38 percent) were identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented at all in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.16% | 73.13% | 21.56% |
| Hispanic | 17.07% | 14.29% | -16.29% |
| White | 12.2% | 7.14% | -41.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |