Explore the Family Name Anjos
The meaning of Anjos
Portuguese and Galician: from a short form of the Marian name Maria dos Anjos ‘Mary of the Angels’ (compare Angeles).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anjos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Anjos has grown in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Anjos was ranked as the 98,770th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 74,608th spot, marking a significant increase of 24.46%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 170 to 259, representing a 52.35% rise. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Anjos per 100,000 residents also grew by 50.0%, from 0.06 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #74,608 | 24.46% |
| Count | 170 | 259 | 52.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.09 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anjos
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Anjos. As of 2010, the majority (83.40%) of individuals with this last name identified as White, an increase of 33.76% from 2000. The percentage identifying as Black also saw a notable increase of 64.02%, albeit from a smaller base, going from 3.53% to 5.79%. However, the proportion of individuals who identify with two or more races decreased significantly, from 23.53% to 4.25%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also dropped, from 10.00% to 4.25%. No individuals with the surname Anjos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.35% | 83.4% | 33.76% |
| Black | 3.53% | 5.79% | 64.02% |
| Two or More Races | 23.53% | 4.25% | -81.94% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 4.25% | -57.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |