Explore the Family Name Anstine
The meaning of Anstine
1. Americanized form of German Anstein: topographic name meaning ‘at the rock’, from Middle High German an ‘at’ + stein ‘rock’. The surname Anstein is very rare in Germany. 2. Alternatively, an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Einstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Anstine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Anstine saw a minor decline in rank from 27176 in 2000 to 27204 in 2010, a change of -0.1. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.21 percent during the same period, from 837 to 889. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -3.23 percent, indicating that while more people bear the name, the overall population growth outpaced its increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #27,204 | -0.1% |
| Count | 837 | 889 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anstine
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most Anstines identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.77 percent in 2000 to 95.50 percent in 2010. The percentage of Anstines identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.92 percent, going from 2.27 percent in 2000 to 3.04 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also increased significantly by 72.22 percent over the decade. In both census years, no Anstines identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.5% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.04% | 33.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.24% | 72.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |