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

Annett, 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 Annett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Annett in America

Annett is the 31587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Annett surname appeared 732 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 Annett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Annett 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 Annett

The surname Annett is of English origin, with its earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Anneta," a diminutive form of the female name "Anne," which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annett can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a person named John Annet. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a Robert Annet is listed.

During the medieval period, the name was often spelled in various ways, including Annet, Anett, Annett, and Annette. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name, as was common with many English surnames, but no definitive records have been found to confirm this theory.

In the 16th century, the surname Annett can be found in parish records from various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Annett (c. 1530-1596), a prominent English merchant and diplomat who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1586.

Another historical figure with the surname Annett was Peter Annett (c. 1601-1670), an English Puritan clergyman and writer who was a vocal supporter of the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War.

Moving into the 17th and 18th centuries, the Annett family continued to be present in various regions of England. In 1624, a Robert Annett is recorded as being a freeman of the City of London, while in 1673, a John Annett is listed as a landowner in Somerset.

One notable bearer of the name in the 19th century was Alfred Annett (1835-1914), a British artist and painter who was known for his landscapes and portraits. Another was Mary Annett (1839-1924), an English author and educator who wrote several books on history and literature.

As the surname spread across the English-speaking world, it can be found among early settlers in North America and other regions. For example, Thomas Annett (c. 1615-1694) was one of the first settlers in the colony of Massachusetts Bay, arriving in the 1630s.

Overall, the surname Annett has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, with various spellings and notable bearers contributing to its legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Annett

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

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

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