Explore the Family Name Ankrum
The meaning of Ankrum
Scottish: variant of Ancrum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ankrum in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Ankrum, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010 in terms of rank and proportion per 100k. It ranked 32,161 in 2000 and slipped to 32,710 in 2010, marking a 1.71% drop. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 3.85% over the same period, from 676 people in 2000 to 702 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 4%, showing a minor decline in its relative popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #32,710 | -1.71% |
| Count | 676 | 702 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ankrum
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ankrum, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 91.72% of Ankrums identified as White, a number that slightly dropped to 91.31% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also saw a decrease of 9.43%, from 4.88% in 2000 to 4.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010, an increase of 124.81%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 38.65%, from 1.63% in 2000 to 1% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 91.31% | -0.45% |
| Black | 4.88% | 4.42% | -9.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.99% | 124.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1% | -38.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |