Find out how popular the last name Anding is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Anding.

Anding, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Anding surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anding in America

Anding is the 23555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anding surname appeared 1,078 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Anding.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anding to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anding

The surname Anding has its origins in the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Sweden, specifically in the regions of Norrland and Västerbotten. It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, derived from the Old Norse word "andr," meaning "breath" or "spirit." This linguistic root suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a strong or resilient character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Anding surname can be found in the Swedish church records of Umeå, where a man named Olof Anding was mentioned in an entry dated 1647. This particular spelling variation, "Anding," appears to have been more common in Sweden, while the Norwegian counterpart "Andring" was more prevalent in areas like Trøndelag and Nordland.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Anding name appeared in various historical documents, such as land records and tax rolls, indicating that families bearing this surname were established in the agricultural communities of northern Sweden and Norway. Notably, in the late 18th century, a prominent farmer named Lars Anding (1752-1825) was mentioned in the parish records of Skellefteå, Sweden, as a respected member of the local community.

In the 19th century, the Anding surname began to spread beyond its traditional geographic boundaries as families migrated to other parts of Scandinavia and even further afield. One notable figure of this era was the Norwegian explorer and cartographer, Nils Anding (1827-1901), who played a significant role in mapping the Arctic regions and contributed to the development of whaling and sealing industries in the area.

As the 20th century dawned, the Anding name continued to disperse, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. One such individual was the Swedish author and journalist, Anna Anding (1903-1985), who wrote several acclaimed novels and short stories that explored themes of rural life and cultural identity.

Another notable figure was the Norwegian-American businessman, Olav Anding (1912-1998), who founded a successful shipping company and played a pivotal role in the development of international trade routes between Norway and the United States. Additionally, the Swedish engineer and inventor, Ingrid Anding (1921-2009), held numerous patents for innovative technologies in the fields of automotive safety and aerospace engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anding

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Anding.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Anding was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anding has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Anding was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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