Explore the Family Name Xanders

The meaning of Xanders

Altered form of German Xander, with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Xanders in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Xanders experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 85,659, reflecting a change of -12.8%. The count of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 236 in 2000 to 218 in 2010 (-7.63%). The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#75,938#85,659-12.8%
Count236218-7.63%
Proportion per 100k0.090.07-22.22%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Xanders

When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Xanders, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked to White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.88% of those bearing the Xanders name identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 96.33% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.

20002010Change
White97.88%96.33%-1.58%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%