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

Anchia, 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 Anchia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anchia in America

Anchia is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anchia surname appeared 119 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 Anchia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anchia 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 Anchia

The surname ANCHIA is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Florence. The name is derived from the Italian word "anchia," which means "anchovy," suggesting a possible connection to the fishing industry or a particular location known for its anchovy trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ANCHIA can be found in the archives of the city of Pisa, dating back to the 13th century. In a document from 1267, a certain "Giacomo Anchia" is mentioned as a merchant involved in the trade of salted anchovies.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several records from the city of Siena, where a prominent family bearing the surname ANCHIA played a significant role in the local political and economic affairs. One notable member was Pietro Anchia, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived from 1325 to 1398.

During the Renaissance period, the ANCHIA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Anchia (1460-1525), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked in Florence and other parts of Tuscany. His works can still be admired in several churches and palaces across the region.

Another notable figure was Giulio Anchia (1550-1616), a scholar and philosopher from Pisa, who authored several treatises on natural philosophy and was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei, one of the earliest scientific academies in Europe.

In the 18th century, the ANCHIA surname was carried to the city of Naples by a branch of the family. Here, a certain Vincenzo Anchia (1720-1795) became a respected lawyer and magistrate, serving in the high courts of the Kingdom of Naples.

Over the centuries, the ANCHIA surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and legal professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anchia

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

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

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