Explore the Family Name Enslin
The meaning of Enslin
1. South German: from a pet form of the personal name Anselm. 2. German: from a pet form of the personal name Ernst. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Johann.
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How common is the last name Enslin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Enslin noted a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,573rd and fell to 49,723rd by 2010, marking a negative change of around -9.11%. The number of people with this surname also dropped from 442 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately -4.52%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a downward shift from 0.16 to 0.14, amounting to a -12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #49,723 | -9.11% |
| Count | 442 | 422 | -4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enslin
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Enslin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.15% to 93.60% over that decade. There was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with figures rising from 2.94% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. Interestingly, the census reported no persons with the Enslin surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which had not been recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 93.6% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.55% | 20.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |