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

Anene, 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 Anene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anene in America

Anene is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anene surname appeared 195 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 Anene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anene 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 Anene

The surname Anene has its origins in the Igbo region of present-day Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century, derived from the Igbo word "anene," which translates to "storyteller" or "one who recounts tales." This etymology suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed exceptional storytelling abilities or those who served as keepers of oral traditions within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Anene surname can be found in the historical records of the Nri Kingdom, a powerful Igbo state that thrived in the area from the 9th to the 16th centuries. These records, which were meticulously maintained by the kingdom's scribes, document various family lineages and notable individuals bearing the Anene surname.

In the 17th century, the name Anene appears in several colonial manuscripts documenting the interactions between European traders and the coastal Igbo communities. These manuscripts provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during that time period.

Notable Anenes throughout history include Nwamara Anene, a revered Igbo chief and diplomat who played a pivotal role in fostering peaceful relations between the Nri Kingdom and neighboring communities in the late 16th century. Another prominent figure was Onyekachi Anene, a skilled warrior and tactician who led his people to victory in several battles against rival clans in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Chukwuma Anene gained recognition as a respected Igbo scholar and historian, whose works provided invaluable insights into the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Igbo people. His writings served as a valuable resource for future generations seeking to understand the complexities of their ancestry.

Moving into the 20th century, Nnamdi Anene (1920-2001) emerged as a renowned Nigerian historian and academic. His seminal work, "Southern Nigeria in Transition, 1885-1906," shed light on the profound transformations that occurred in the region during the era of British colonial rule.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Chike Anene (1944-2019), a celebrated Nigerian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity in a rapidly changing society. His plays and novels garnered critical acclaim and helped to elevate the literary landscape of Nigeria on the global stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anene

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

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

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