Anspaugh
A surname referring to someone who lived near a bog or marsh.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 583 Americans carry the last name Anspaugh. That puts it at #43,006 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 587,915 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Anspaugh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
583
1 in 587,915
Census rank
#43,006
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
503
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 503 bearers of the surname Anspaugh in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 43006th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Anspaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Anspaugh
The surname Anspaugh is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Ansbach," which is the name of a town in the state of Bavaria. The name may have initially referred to someone who came from or lived in the town of Ansbach.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Anspaugh can be found in the records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pennsylvania, which dates back to the late 17th century. This suggests that the name was brought to the United States by German immigrants during this period.
In the late 18th century, there are records of an Anspaugh family living in York County, Pennsylvania. One notable member of this family was John Anspaugh, a farmer and militia captain during the American Revolutionary War, who was born around 1745 and died in 1824.
Another early individual with the Anspaugh surname was Jacob Anspaugh, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1771 and later moved to Ohio, where he became a prominent landowner and community leader. He played a role in the establishment of the town of Ansonia, which was likely named after his family.
In the 19th century, the Anspaugh name continued to spread across the United States, with families settling in various states, including Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa. One notable Anspaugh from this period was Samuel Anspaugh, who was born in Ohio in 1834 and later became a successful businessman and real estate developer in Kansas.
Another individual of note was William Anspaugh, a Union soldier during the American Civil War, who was born in Indiana in 1842 and served in the 24th Indiana Infantry Regiment. He survived the war and later settled in Iowa, where he worked as a farmer.
Throughout history, the Anspaugh surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including farmers, soldiers, businessmen, and community leaders. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark in various parts of the United States and can be traced back to its German roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anspaugh
Among Census respondents with the surname Anspaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Anspaugh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Anspaugh surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Anspaugh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,006 | #43,006 | 0.0% |
| Count | 503 | 503 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Anspaugh bearers went from 503 to 503 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #43,006 to #43,006.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Anspaugh
FAQ
Anspaugh surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Anspaugh?
The surname Anspaugh holds position #43,006 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 583 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Anspaugh surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Anspaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.