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

Anning, 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 Anning surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anning in America

Anning is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anning surname appeared 176 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 Anning.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anning 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 Anning

The surname ANNING has its origins in the southwestern counties of England, particularly in Dorset and Somerset, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "anan" or "annan," meaning "to grant" or "to give." This name was likely adopted by individuals who received land grants or were employed as stewards or estate managers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ANNING can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset from 1284, where a William Anning is mentioned as a landowner. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also reference an Alice Aninge residing in Dorset. These historical records highlight the prevalence of the name in the southwestern region during the medieval period.

The ANNING surname has been associated with various place names in Dorset and Somerset, including Anning and Annington. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who owned or resided in these locations, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region.

A notable historical figure bearing the ANNING surname was Mary Anning (1799-1847), a pioneering English fossil collector, and paleontologist from Lyme Regis, Dorset. Her significant contributions to the field of paleontology included the discovery of the first complete ichthyosaur skeleton and several important finds of Jurassic marine fossil beds.

Another prominent individual with the ANNING surname was Benjamin Anning (1784-1863), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a rear admiral in the Royal Navy. He played a crucial role in the capture of several enemy ships during his naval career.

In the literary realm, Kathleen Anning (1898-1973) was an English novelist and writer who authored several works, including the novel "Kynance Cove" and the collection of short stories "Tales of the Wide Waters." Her writings often depicted life in Cornwall and the nearby coastal regions.

John Anning (1675-1732) was a notable English clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1721 to 1725. He was also the rector of Cuddesdon in Oxfordshire and played a significant role in the administration of the university during his tenure.

Francis Anning (1822-1886) was a British architect and surveyor based in Dorset. He designed several notable buildings in the region, including the Dorset County Museum in Dorchester, which opened in 1846 and showcased the county's rich history and archaeological finds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anning

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

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

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