Explore the Family Name Anjum
The meaning of Anjum
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from a personal name based on Arabic anjum ‘stars’, plural of najm ‘star’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anjum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Anjum saw a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Anjum was ranked 51,233rd in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had jumped to 29,171st, marking an impressive 43.06% rise in ranking. The count of people with the surname also grew substantially during this period. It went from 382 individuals in 2000 to 812 in 2010, indicating a surge of 112.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #29,171 | 43.06% |
| Count | 382 | 812 | 112.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.28 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anjum
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Anjum. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable shift towards a greater proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 83.77% to 92.24%, an increase of 10.11%. During the same time frame, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 9.95% to 3.08%, a drop of 69.05%. Those identifying as White also dipped from 4.71% to 2.71%, a decrease of 42.46%. Although no individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 1.11% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.77% | 92.24% | 10.11% |
| Two or More Races | 9.95% | 3.08% | -69.05% |
| White | 4.71% | 2.71% | -42.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |