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

Annison, 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 Annison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Annison in America

Annison is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Annison surname appeared 118 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 Annison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Annison 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 Annison

The surname Annison has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Anglo-Saxon name Ani or Anian, which was a personal name derived from the Old English word "ana," meaning "alone" or "solitary." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Annison, Annyson, Anison, and Anneson.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annison can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were records of landowners and their holdings. The rolls mention a certain Richard Anison from the county of Buckinghamshire. This suggests that the name was already established in that region during the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, where a John Annyson is mentioned. This indicates that the name had spread to different parts of England by that time.

The Annison surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir William Annison (1520-1587), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Annison (1695-1770), an English scholar and author who published works on classical literature and ancient history. He served as the headmaster of Nottingham Free Grammar School and was known for his contributions to education.

In the 18th century, John Annison (1724-1787) was a successful merchant and landowner in Yorkshire. He was involved in the wool trade and owned several estates in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Charles Annison (1810-1891) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including churches and country houses, across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

Lastly, George Annison (1857-1935) was a British engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of textile machinery, contributing significantly to the industrial development of the time.

While the surname Annison may not be among the most common in England today, its rich history and association with notable figures across various fields lend it a unique character and significance within the annals of English nomenclature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Annison

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

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

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