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

Aanenson, 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 Aanenson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aanenson in America

Aanenson is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aanenson surname appeared 337 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 Aanenson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aanenson 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 Aanenson

The surname Aanenson originated in Norway during the Middle Ages, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old Norse name "Ånund" or "Ånen," which means "ancestor" or "forefather." The suffix "-son" indicates that the name was a patronymic, meaning it was derived from the name of the father or ancestor.

The earliest known record of the name Aanenson can be found in the medieval Norwegian census records and land registers, where variations such as "Anensson" and "Aanensson" were documented. These records often listed landowners, farmers, and other prominent members of the community.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Aanenson began to appear in church records and legal documents across Norway. One notable individual from this period was Nils Aanenson, a wealthy landowner and merchant who lived in the town of Trondheim in the late 16th century.

As the name spread across Norway, it also took on regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the western regions, for example, the name was sometimes written as "Aanensson," while in the northern areas, it was spelled "Aanenson" or "Ånensson."

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Aanenson achieved prominence in various fields. Hans Aanenson (1823-1897) was a renowned Norwegian painter and art educator, known for his landscape paintings and contributions to the development of Norwegian art education. Ingrid Aanenson (1847-1924) was a pioneering Norwegian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage.

Another notable bearer of the name was Arne Aanenson (1892-1965), a Norwegian explorer and sailor who participated in several Antarctic expeditions in the early 20th century. He was part of the crew on the famous Endurance expedition led by Ernest Shackleton.

During the 20th century, the name Aanenson continued to be prevalent in Norway, with individuals bearing the surname achieving success in various fields such as academia, business, and the arts. One example is Knut Aanenson (1920-2003), a prominent Norwegian economist and professor who contributed significantly to the development of economic theory and policy in Norway.

While the surname Aanenson is most commonly found in Norway, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and family connections. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage and history of Norway, where it has been a part of the linguistic landscape for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aanenson

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

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

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