Explore the Family Name Anslinger

The meaning of Anslinger

German: habitational name for someone from Langenenslingen in Baden-Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.

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How common is the last name Anslinger in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Anslinger has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 72,105, indicating a 0.5% rise. The total count of people with the Anslinger surname also increased from 250 to 270, marking an 8% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.09.

20002010Change
Rank#72,466#72,1050.5%
Count2502708%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anslinger

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those bearing the surname Anslinger overwhelmingly identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 98% identified as such. There was a marginal decrease from 98.8% in 2000 to 98.52% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as having two or more races during either census year.

20002010Change
White98.8%98.52%-0.28%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%