Explore the Family Name Anklam
The meaning of Anklam
German: habitational name from a place in western Pomerania, named in Slavic as Taglim ‘place of Tagl’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Anklam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Anklam dropped slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 40,083, but it fell to 43,651 by 2010, representing an 8.9% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a modest decline from 515 in 2000 to 494 in 2010, marking a 4.08% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 individuals decreased by 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #43,651 | -8.9% |
| Count | 515 | 494 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anklam
The ethnicity associated with the surname Anklam has seen some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.12% in 2000 and 95.34% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.81%. The census recorded a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, at 2.91% in 2000 and 2.63% in 2010, presenting a 9.62% drop. Meanwhile, the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander within this surname group emerged in 2010 with 1.42%, whereas no such representation was recorded in 2000. There were no changes in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.34% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 2.63% | -9.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |