2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Anneken
A Dutch surname possibly meaning "little Annie" or a diminutive form of the name Anne.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Anneken. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Anneken surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Anneken in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Anneken, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Anneken
The surname Anneken originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "Anneke," which was a diminutive form of the name "Anne" or "Anna." This name was commonly used as a nickname for people named Anna or as a way to distinguish between multiple individuals with the same first name.
Early records of the name Anneken can be found in various German historical documents, such as the Mannheim Geschlechterbuch (a genealogical registry) from 1366, where the name appears as "Anneken von Beringen." This suggests that the name was already in use by the mid-14th century, potentially in the regions around Beringen or Mannheim.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Anneken was Hans Anneken, a merchant from Cologne who lived in the late 15th century. He was mentioned in several trade records and contracts from that time, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by then.
Another notable figure with the surname Anneken was Johann Anneken, a Protestant reformer and theologian from Nuremberg, who lived from 1499 to 1561. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
In the 17th century, the name Anneken appeared in the records of the village of Mönchengladbach, near the Dutch border. This suggests that the name may have also been present in the Rhineland region during that time.
One interesting connection to a place name is the village of Anneken, located in the Westphalia region of Germany. It is possible that this village may have been named after an early inhabitant or landowner with the surname Anneken, further indicating the historical presence of the name in that area.
Other notable individuals with the surname Anneken include:
- Gerhard Anneken (1622-1701), a German Baroque composer and organist from Cologne.
- Theodor Anneken (1818-1892), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.
- Karl Anneken (1861-1945), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Anneken Ironworks in Dortmund.
- Margarethe Anneken (1888-1965), a German writer and poet known for her children's literature.
While the surname Anneken has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and intermarriage. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical significance are deeply rooted in the German cultural and linguistic tradition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anneken
Among Census respondents with the surname Anneken, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Anneken bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Anneken surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Anneken
Anneken appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-11 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,870 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 20,870 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 6,242 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Anneken surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #148,665 | 4.0% |
| Count | 105 | 111 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Anneken bearers went from 105 to 111 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 6,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #148,665.
FAQ
Anneken surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Anneken?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Anneken. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Anneken?
Anneken ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Anneken. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Anneken.
Has Anneken become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Anneken went from 105 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Anneken?
Among Census respondents with the surname Anneken, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Anneken in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Anneken appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Anneken (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Anneken mean?
A Dutch surname possibly meaning "little Annie" or a diminutive form of the name Anne. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Anneken (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Anneken?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.