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

Annis, 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 Annis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Annis in America

Annis is the 7497th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Annis surname appeared 4,442 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Annis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Annis 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 Annis

The surname Annis is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Annis, which was a diminutive or pet form of the name Ann. The name Ann itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor".

Annis as a surname first appeared in the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English word "aennes", which meant "unity" or "oneness".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Annis can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landholders in England. The name appears as "Annis de Bikenalre", referring to a person from Bicknaller, Somerset.

Another early reference to the Annis surname is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1327, where a certain Walter Annis is listed as a taxpayer.

In the 15th century, the Annis surname was particularly prevalent in the village of Dunster, Somerset. John Annis (c. 1420-1489) was a notable figure from this area, serving as the bailiff (chief officer) of Dunster Castle.

During the Tudor period, the Annis family established themselves as landowners and gentry in various parts of Somerset and Devon. Thomas Annis (1532-1599) was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the town of Taunton, Somerset.

In the 17th century, the Annis surname spread to other parts of England, including London. William Annis (1625-1698) was a prominent merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London.

In the 18th century, the Annis family had a strong presence in the county of Gloucestershire. Edward Annis (1701-1778) was a successful landowner and farmer in the village of Bibury, known for his contributions to local agriculture.

As the Annis surname continued to spread across England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the American colonies. One notable individual was John Annis (1767-1848), an early settler in New Hampshire who served in the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout history, the Annis surname has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, merchants, farmers, and military personnel. While not a widespread surname, it has maintained a consistent presence in various regions of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Annis

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

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

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