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

Anane, 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 Anane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anane in America

Anane is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anane surname appeared 216 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 Anane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anane 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 Anane

The surname ANANE is believed to have originated in Ghana, West Africa, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Akan language, spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. While the exact etymology is unclear, some scholars suggest that it may be linked to the Akan word "anane," which means "merciful" or "compassionate."

One of the earliest known references to the ANANE surname can be found in a historical record from the Ashanti Kingdom, which ruled over parts of modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast from the late 17th to the late 19th century. This record, dating back to the early 18th century, mentions an individual named Kwadwo ANANE, who served as a trusted advisor to the Ashanti king at the time.

In the 19th century, the ANANE surname gained prominence in the region, with several individuals bearing this name playing important roles in local communities and affairs. One notable figure was Nana Akua ANANE, a respected leader and landowner in the Ashanti region, who lived from approximately 1820 to 1890.

As the ANANE surname spread beyond Ghana, it was carried to other parts of Africa and eventually to other continents through migration and diaspora. In the early 20th century, there are records of individuals with the ANANE surname living in various parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

One prominent individual with the ANANE surname was Kwame ANANE, a Ghanaian journalist and politician who lived from 1919 to 1998. He played a significant role in Ghana's independence movement and later served as a member of parliament and a cabinet minister in the post-independence government.

Another notable figure was Kofi ANANE, a Ghanaian diplomat and United Nations official who lived from 1938 to 2012. He served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006 and was widely respected for his efforts in promoting international peace and security.

The ANANE surname has also been carried by individuals in various fields, such as academia, sports, and the arts. For example, Kwasi ANANE was a renowned Ghanaian playwright and novelist who lived from 1925 to 2008, and his works explored themes of cultural identity and social change.

Overall, the ANANE surname has a rich history rooted in the Akan culture of Ghana, and its bearers have made significant contributions across diverse fields and regions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anane

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

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

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