Explore the Family Name Ansah
The meaning of Ansah
West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology. The final h in Ghanaian names like this is characteristic Anglicization.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ansah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ansah has seen significant changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289 in terms of popularity and rose to 30,165 by 2010, marking a growth rate of 42.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 373 to 777 during this decade, an increase of 108.31%. Additionally, the proportion of people carrying the Ansah surname per 100k population also grew from 0.14 to 0.26, indicating an 85.71% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #30,165 | 42.31% |
| Count | 373 | 777 | 108.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.26 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ansah
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ansah. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black with the Ansah surname increased slightly from 91.96% to 94.98%. Those identifying as White dropped marginally from 2.14% to 1.93%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows new representation from the Hispanic community, while those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 5.09% to 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.96% | 94.98% | 3.28% |
| White | 2.14% | 1.93% | -9.81% |
| Two or More Races | 5.09% | 1.54% | -69.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |