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

Ankrum, 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 Ankrum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ankrum in America

Ankrum is the 32710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ankrum surname appeared 702 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 Ankrum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ankrum 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 Ankrum

The surname Ankrum has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Anker," which means "anchor," suggesting a potential connection to maritime activities or occupations.

Ankrum is thought to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas near the North Sea coast where seafaring and fishing were prevalent. The name may have been adopted by individuals involved in these industries or might have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a harbor or worked with anchors.

Early records indicate that the name appeared in various forms, such as Ancker, Anker, and Ankrum, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations common during that period. One of the earliest known instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Oldenburg, Germany, where a certain Hans Ankrum was listed in 1543.

In the 17th century, the Ankrum surname began to spread across Europe as people migrated and settled in different regions. Notable individuals bearing this name include Johann Ankrum, a merchant from Hamburg, who established a successful trading company in the Netherlands in the late 1600s.

As the centuries progressed, the Ankrum name appeared in various historical documents and records, such as the Prussian Census of 1811, which listed several families with this surname residing in the region of East Prussia (now part of modern-day Poland and Russia).

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Friedrich Ankrum (1805-1878) gained recognition as a German philosopher and educator. He authored several influential works on ethics and education, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable individual was Wilhelm Ankrum (1862-1942), a German-born American industrialist who founded the Ankrum Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His company played a pivotal role in the production of machinery and equipment during the early stages of industrialization in the United States.

As Ankrum families continued to migrate and settle in different parts of the world, the name became more widespread. For example, George Ankrum (1889-1968), an American actor, gained popularity for his roles in numerous Western films and television shows during the mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Ankrum has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience and the enduring legacy of names passed down through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ankrum

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

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 Ankrum 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 Ankrum 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 Ankrum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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