2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Anawalt
A surname derived from the Middle English phrase "at a walt" meaning someone who lived on a wooded ridge or hill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Anawalt. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Anawalt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Anawalt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Anawalt, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Anawalt
The surname ANAWALT has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "anawalt," which translates to "steward" or "manager." Originally, the name was associated with individuals who held administrative positions or managed estates and properties.
In the early 1500s, records show the name ANAWALT appearing in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a chronicle from the city of Mainz, where a certain Hans Anawalt was mentioned as a respected citizen in 1532.
The surname ANAWALT also appears in several historical documents, including the "Reichsmatrikel" (Imperial Matriculation Register) of 1521, which listed families and their respective contributions to the Holy Roman Empire. This indicates that the Anawalts were a family of some prominence during that time period.
One notable bearer of the name was Johann Anawalt (1590-1657), a German theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on religion and ethics. His writings were widely read and studied throughout Europe during the 17th century.
Another historical figure with the surname ANAWALT was Heinrich Anawalt (1732-1809), a German merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of his hometown, Frankfurt. His business dealings and financial acumen helped establish the Anawalt family as one of the wealthier and more influential families in the region.
In the late 18th century, the name ANAWALT also appears in records from the town of Heidelberg, where a family by that name owned a successful vineyard and winery. The Anawalts were known for producing high-quality wines that were exported throughout Europe.
Another notable figure was Anna Anawalt (1843-1912), a German writer and poet who gained recognition for her romantic novels and poetry collections. Her works were celebrated for their vivid descriptions of nature and the German countryside.
As the ANAWALT family spread across Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe, the spelling of the name underwent some variations, such as Anawaldt, Anawald, and Anawalt. However, the core meaning and association with administrative or managerial roles remained consistent throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anawalt
Among Census respondents with the surname Anawalt, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Anawalt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Anawalt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Two or more races5.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Anawalt
Anawalt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,633 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,633 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 3,730 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Anawalt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #154,182 | -2.5% |
| Count | 109 | 103 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Anawalt bearers went from 109 to 103 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 3,730 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #154,182.
FAQ
Anawalt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Anawalt?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Anawalt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Anawalt?
Anawalt ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Anawalt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Anawalt.
Has Anawalt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Anawalt went from 109 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Anawalt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Anawalt, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Anawalt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Anawalt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (5.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Anawalt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Anawalt mean?
A surname derived from the Middle English phrase "at a walt" meaning someone who lived on a wooded ridge or hill. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Anawalt (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Anawalt?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.