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

Anam, 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 Anam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anam in America

Anam is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anam surname appeared 230 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 Anam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anam 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 Anam

The surname ANAM originated in India and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "annam," which means food or sustenance, indicating that the ancestors of those bearing this name may have been involved in agriculture or food production.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ANAM can be traced back to the state of Gujarat in western India, where it was predominantly found among communities engaged in farming and related occupations. Some historical records from the region, such as land ownership documents and tax registers, mention individuals with the surname ANAM.

In the 17th century, the name ANAM began to appear in other parts of India as people migrated and settled in different regions. Notable individuals from this era include Anam Bhai (1620-1690), a revered spiritual leader and poet from Gujarat, and Anam Singh (1675-1745), a military commander who served under the Maratha Empire.

The ANAM surname also found its way into Persian and Arabic records, possibly due to the influence of trade and cultural exchange between India and the Middle East. One such example is Anam al-Din (1700-1780), a Persian scholar and poet who lived in present-day Iran.

As the British Empire expanded its control over India in the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname ANAM was documented in colonial records and census data. Among the notable figures from this period was Anam Chand (1825-1891), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Calcutta (now Kolkata).

In the 20th century, individuals with the surname ANAM continued to make their mark across various fields. Some examples include Anam Iqbal (1905-1980), a celebrated Urdu poet from Pakistan, and Anam Satya (1920-2005), an Indian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology.

Throughout its history, the surname ANAM has been associated with various regions and communities within India, reflecting the country's diversity and rich cultural heritage. While the exact origins and meanings of surnames can often be obscured by time, the ANAM name continues to be a testament to the nation's agricultural roots and the enduring legacy of those who sustained its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anam

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

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

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