2000
#56,392
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 339
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Anglim
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó nGlioghairn, meaning "descendant of Gliogharn".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 492 Americans carry the last name Anglim. That puts it at #52,263 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 696,655 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Anglim 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
492
1 in 696,655
Census rank
#52,263
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
429
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 429 bearers of the surname Anglim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52263rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Anglim, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Anglim
The surname Anglim is believed to have originated in Ireland. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "Ainglinn," which means "angle" or "corner." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a bend or corner in a river or road.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name dates back to the late 12th century in County Galway, Ireland. It appears in the Pipe Rolls of 1199, which were records of financial transactions made by the English Crown. The name is spelled "Anglin" in this early record.
In the 16th century, the Anglim family was well-established in County Mayo, particularly in the baronies of Carra and Erris. During this time, the name was also spelled as "Anglin," "Englyn," and "Inglin."
One notable person with the surname Anglim was John Anglim, who lived in the late 16th century and was a member of the Irish gentry in County Mayo. He is mentioned in the Fiants of Elizabeth I, which were records of official documents issued by the English monarchy.
Another individual of note was Patrick Anglim, born in County Mayo in 1678. He was a Catholic priest who faced persecution during the Penal Laws in Ireland. Despite the challenges, he remained dedicated to his faith and served the local community.
In the 18th century, the Anglim family had a presence in County Sligo, as evidenced by the baptismal records of St. John's Parish in Sligo Town. One entry from 1767 mentions the baptism of a child named Michael Anglim.
During the 19th century, the name Anglim appeared in various historical records across Ireland, including census records and land ownership documents. One notable figure from this time period was Michael Anglim, born in County Mayo in 1825. He was a prominent businessman and landowner in the area.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the surname Anglim immigrated to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, seeking better opportunities and escaping poverty and famine in Ireland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anglim
Among Census respondents with the surname Anglim, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Anglim 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 Anglim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 382
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 23
- Two or more races2.6% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 9
- Black or African American0.9% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Anglim
Anglim 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
#52,851
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 392
+53 bearers (+15.6%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 3,541 places
2020
#52,263
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 429
+37 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 588 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #56,392 | 339 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #52,851 | 392 | 0.13 | +53 bearers (+15.6%) | Up 3,541 places |
| 2020 | #52,263 | 429 | 0.14 | +37 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 588 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 Anglim 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 | #52,851 | #52,263 | 1.1% |
| Count | 392 | 429 | 9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.14 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Anglim bearers went from 392 to 429 (+9.4% change). The surname moved up 588 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,851 to #52,263.
FAQ
Anglim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Anglim?
Name Census estimates that about 492 living Americans carry the surname Anglim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 696,655 residents.
How common is Anglim?
Anglim ranks #52,263 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 429 people with the surname Anglim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (492), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Anglim.
Has Anglim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Anglim went from 392 recorded bearers to 429. That is an increase of 37 (+9.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #52,851 to #52,263.
What does the Census say about the background of Anglim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Anglim, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Anglim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (382 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Anglim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Anglim (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 Anglim mean?
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó nGlioghairn, meaning "descendant of Gliogharn". 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 Anglim (0.14 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 Anglim?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.