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

Annan, 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 Annan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Annan in America

Annan is the 24572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Annan surname appeared 1,017 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 Annan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Annan 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 Annan

The surname Annan has its origins in Scotland, specifically the region of Dumfriesshire. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th century and is derived from the town of Annan, which lies near the mouth of the River Annan. The name itself is thought to come from the Brittonic word "an-aven," meaning "very cold stream."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Anandia" in this record.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as "Anand" and "Anante," reflecting the local dialect and spelling variations of the time. During this period, the name was particularly prevalent in the areas around the town of Annan and the surrounding countryside.

The Annan surname has been associated with several notable historical figures over the centuries. One such figure was Sir Robert Annan, a Scottish landowner and member of the landed gentry who lived in the 16th century. Another was William Annan, a Scottish merchant and banker who lived in the 18th century and was influential in the development of the city of Glasgow.

In the 19th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of Robert Annan (1834-1868), a Scottish photographer known for his pioneering work in the field of photographic reproduction. His contemporary, Thomas Annan (1829-1887), was also a notable Scottish photographer, renowned for his detailed images of the old towns and streets of Glasgow before they were demolished.

Another notable bearer of the Annan surname was Noel Gilroy Annan, Baron Annan (1917-2000), a British scholar, broadcaster, and academic who served as the Provost of University College, London, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of London.

Throughout its history, the Annan surname has maintained its connection to the town of Annan in Scotland, as well as the surrounding region of Dumfriesshire. While variations in spelling have occurred over time, the name's roots in the Brittonic language and its association with the local geography have remained constant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Annan

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

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

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