Explore the Family Name Anslow
The meaning of Anslow
English: habitational name from Anslow in Staffordshire. The placename derives from the Old English female personal name Ēanswīth (genitive Ēanswīthe) + lēah ‘open woodland’. Compare Enslow.
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How common is the last name Anslow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Anslow has somewhat decreased over a decade. In 2000, Anslow was ranked 62,577th in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to the 66,931st position, marking a decrease of around 7%. The number of people carrying this surname also experienced a slight drop from 299 individuals in 2000 to 295 in 2010, signifying a decline of approximately 1.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,931 | -6.96% |
| Count | 299 | 295 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anslow
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Anslow. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, most of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of about 1.51% in this group. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases of approximately 42% and 35%, respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 1.2%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 93.22% | -1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.01% | 2.71% | 34.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.37% | 41.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |