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

Anon, 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 Anon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anon in America

Anon is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anon surname appeared 186 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 Anon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anon 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 Anon

The surname ANON is believed to have originated in medieval Europe, specifically in France and England, during the 13th and 14th centuries. It is derived from the Old French and Middle English word "anon," meaning "anonymously" or "without a name." The surname was often given to individuals who were unknown or whose identities were not recorded for various reasons, such as orphans, foundlings, or those involved in clandestine activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ANON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, from 1268, where it appears as "Anon." This document was a record of financial transactions and tax assessments during the reign of King Henry III. The name is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, which were surveys of landholdings and tenants.

In France, the surname ANON can be traced back to the 14th century. One notable example is Jean Anon, a French poet and composer who lived around 1360. His works, including ballades and rondeaux, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of medieval French literature.

During the 15th century, the name ANON appeared in various records across Europe. One notable figure was Richard Anon, an English cleric and scholar who was born around 1420 in Lincolnshire. He served as the chaplain to King Henry VI and was known for his translations of Latin texts into English.

In the 16th century, the surname ANON gained prominence in the Netherlands. Willem Anon, a Dutch painter and engraver, was born in 1542 in Rotterdam. He is known for his landscapes and religious paintings, many of which can be found in museums across Europe. Another notable figure from this period was Pieter Anon, a Flemish composer and organist who lived in Antwerp during the late 16th century.

Moving into the 17th century, the surname ANON was also found in Scotland. One prominent individual was James Anon, a Scottish lawyer and judge who lived from 1625 to 1692. He served as the Lord President of the Court of Session, the highest civil court in Scotland, and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system.

Throughout its history, the surname ANON has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, clergymen, and legal professionals. While its origins stem from anonymity, the name has left a lasting legacy in the historical records of several countries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anon

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

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

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