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UK surname

Anane

A surname derived from the French word "ane" meaning donkey.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, Merton and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Anane is 151 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

149

2016, ranked #23,844

Peak year

2010

151 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016, ranked #23,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Anane surname distribution map

The map shows where the Anane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Anane surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Anane over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 46 #33,077
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 50 #33,041
2000 modern 61 #32,039
2001 modern 57 #32,275
2002 modern 76 #30,830
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 96 #28,605
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 128 #24,267
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 139 #23,635
2009 modern 136 #24,485
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 146 #23,736
2012 modern 132 #25,289
2013 modern 135 #25,395
2014 modern 138 #25,218
2015 modern 139 #24,956
2016 modern 149 #23,844

Geography

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Where Ananes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Birmingham, Merton, Hackney, Coventry and Haringey. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Birmingham 109 Birmingham
2 Merton 007 Merton
3 Hackney 026 Hackney
4 Coventry 042 Coventry
5 Haringey 013 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Anane

These lists show first names that appear often with the Anane surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Anane

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Anane, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Anane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Anane household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Anane is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Anane is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Anane falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Anane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Black - African

This describes the area pattern most associated with Anane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Anane

The surname ANANE is believed to have originated in Ghana, West Africa, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Akan language, spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. While the exact etymology is unclear, some scholars suggest that it may be linked to the Akan word "anane," which means "merciful" or "compassionate."

One of the earliest known references to the ANANE surname can be found in a historical record from the Ashanti Kingdom, which ruled over parts of modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast from the late 17th to the late 19th century. This record, dating back to the early 18th century, mentions an individual named Kwadwo ANANE, who served as a trusted advisor to the Ashanti king at the time.

In the 19th century, the ANANE surname gained prominence in the region, with several individuals bearing this name playing important roles in local communities and affairs. One notable figure was Nana Akua ANANE, a respected leader and landowner in the Ashanti region, who lived from approximately 1820 to 1890.

As the ANANE surname spread beyond Ghana, it was carried to other parts of Africa and eventually to other continents through migration and diaspora. In the early 20th century, there are records of individuals with the ANANE surname living in various parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

One prominent individual with the ANANE surname was Kwame ANANE, a Ghanaian journalist and politician who lived from 1919 to 1998. He played a significant role in Ghana's independence movement and later served as a member of parliament and a cabinet minister in the post-independence government.

Another notable figure was Kofi ANANE, a Ghanaian diplomat and United Nations official who lived from 1938 to 2012. He served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006 and was widely respected for his efforts in promoting international peace and security.

The ANANE surname has also been carried by individuals in various fields, such as academia, sports, and the arts. For example, Kwasi ANANE was a renowned Ghanaian playwright and novelist who lived from 1925 to 2008, and his works explored themes of cultural identity and social change.

Overall, the ANANE surname has a rich history rooted in the Akan culture of Ghana, and its bearers have made significant contributions across diverse fields and regions throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Anane surname: questions and answers

How common is the Anane surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016. That gives Anane a modern rank of #23,844.

What does the Anane surname mean?

A surname derived from the French word "ane" meaning donkey.

What does the Anane map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Anane bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.