Explore the Family Name Anstead
The meaning of Anstead
1. Americanized form of German Anstett. 2. English: habitational name from Hanstead’s House in Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, with loss of initial H-.
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How common is the last name Anstead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Anstead experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 33,563 to 33,567, a negligible change of -0.01%. Despite this, the count of people with the surname Anstead increased by 5.93%, from 641 to 679. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 4.17%, from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,563 | #33,567 | -0.01% |
| Count | 641 | 679 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anstead
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Anstead identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.17% between 2000 and 2010. The second largest ethnic group were American Indian and Alaskan Natives, showing a growth of 3.68%. Black ethnicity saw an increase of 12.81%, while Hispanic ethnicity also grew by 14.68%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races in 2000 disappeared by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.63% | 76.14% | -3.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.52% | 9.87% | 3.68% |
| Black | 7.96% | 8.98% | 12.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.5% | 14.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |