Explore the Family Name Xander
The meaning of Xander
German: from a short form of the personal name Alexander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Xander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Xander has seen a rise between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Xander was ranked 56,826th in terms of popularity among surnames, with a count of 336 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had risen to 53,802nd, an increase of 5.32%, and the count of individuals with this surname had grown by 14.29% to 384. This indicates an increasing frequency of the surname Xander, with its proportion per 100k people also rising slightly from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #53,802 | 5.32% |
| Count | 336 | 384 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Xander
When discussing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Xander, it's important to note that the statistics are derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the Xander surname identified as White, with 92.86% in 2000 and 92.19% in 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade, dropping by 0.72%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a growth of 16.20% from 2000 to 2010, while the percentage of individuals with mixed ethnic identity decreased by 23.53%. It is interesting to note that the Hispanic representation under the Xander surname emerged in 2010, while there were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 92.19% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 2.08% | 16.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 1.82% | -23.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |