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

Analla, 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 Analla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Analla in America

Analla is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Analla surname appeared 305 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 Analla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Analla 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 Analla

The surname Analla originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "anaia," meaning "brother," potentially referring to a familial or fraternal relationship.

The earliest recorded instances of the Analla surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical documents from the region. One notable example is the mention of a Juan de Analla in a land deed from the village of Oñati, Guipúzcoa, in 1287.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several municipal records, such as tax rolls and census documents, primarily concentrated in the provinces of Guipúzcoa and Vizcaya. The variations "Analla," "Analia," and "Anaia" were commonly used interchangeably during this period.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Analla surname was Pedro de Analla, a renowned blacksmith and metalworker who lived in the town of Eibar, Guipúzcoa, in the late 15th century. His intricate ironwork and metalcraft were highly sought after throughout the region.

In the 16th century, the Analla family gained prominence in the coastal town of Lekeitio, Vizcaya, with several members serving as ship captains and merchants involved in maritime trade. Juan Analla (1510-1578) was a respected navigator who explored the coasts of the Americas and was commissioned by the Spanish Crown for several expeditions.

During the 17th century, the Analla surname began to spread beyond the Basque Country, with some individuals migrating to other regions of Spain and even to the Americas. Juana Analla (1625-1692), a skilled weaver from Bilbao, is credited with introducing the intricate Basque textile traditions to the city of Caracas, Venezuela.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Analla family settled in the Canary Islands, where they became prominent landowners and agriculturists. Andrés Analla (1745-1822), a prominent figure from this lineage, played a crucial role in the cultivation and exportation of Canarian wines to the European mainland.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Analla surname continued to spread across Spain and Latin America, with individuals contributing to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. Notable figures include the Spanish novelist Ramón Analla (1860-1928) and the Mexican painter and sculptor Alicia Analla (1886-1968).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Analla

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

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

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