Explore the Family Name Anstey
The meaning of Anstey
English: habitational name for one who lived by a path, from any of the dozen places in England called Anstey or Ansty, from Old English ānstiga, a compound of ān ‘one’ + stīg ‘path’, denoting a narrow path. This surname is found principally in southern England and the West Country.
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How common is the last name Anstey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Anstey saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Anstey was ranked 37,319th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 36,788th spot, showing a change of 1.42%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 562 to 607, indicating an increase of 8.01%. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #36,788 | 1.42% |
| Count | 562 | 607 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anstey
When assessing the ethnic identity linked to the surname Anstey, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.86% of Ansteys identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname for both years. A small percentage (0.89%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero in 2010. Interestingly, there was a newly recorded Hispanic presence amongst Ansteys in 2010, accounting for 2.14% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.21% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |