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UK surname

Anne

French surname derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah", meaning "grace".

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Anne surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 284, ranked #15,323, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Stockport, Woodhay, East and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mid Devon, Brent and Stoke-on-Trent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Anne is 284 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2266.7%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

284

2016, ranked #15,323

Peak year

2016

284 bearers

Map years

3

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Anne had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 284 in 2016, ranked #15,323.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 218 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Anne surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Anne surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Anne 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
1851 historical 218 #9,754
1861 historical 199 #12,062
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 44 #30,838
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 62 #26,622
1997 modern 24 #35,376
1998 modern 25 #35,365
1999 modern 16 #36,371
2000 modern 13 #36,635
2001 modern 13 #36,483
2002 modern 18 #36,067
2003 modern 32 #34,862
2004 modern 40 #34,387
2005 modern 54 #33,433
2006 modern 62 #33,043
2007 modern 51 #34,272
2008 modern 63 #33,498
2009 modern 75 #32,733
2010 modern 86 #32,081
2011 modern 75 #33,071
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 154 #23,210
2014 modern 193 #20,159
2015 modern 212 #18,842
2016 modern 284 #15,323

Geography

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Where Annes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Stockport, Woodhay, East, London parishes, Manchester and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mid Devon, Brent, Stoke-on-Trent, Test Valley and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Stockport Cheshire
2 Woodhay, East Hampshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mid Devon 008 Mid Devon
2 Brent 007 Brent
3 Stoke-on-Trent 016 Stoke-on-Trent
4 Test Valley 007 Test Valley
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 025 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Anne

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Anne

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Anne, 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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Anne surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Anne household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Anne is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Anne 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

Anne 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 Anne 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Anne

The surname Anne is derived from the Old French personal name Anne, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor". This name has its roots in the Middle Ages and is believed to have originated in France.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Anne can be traced back to the late 12th century in various regions of northern France, such as Normandy and Brittany. It was often spelled as "Ane" or "Alne" in medieval records and documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Anne was Gilles Anne, a French nobleman who lived in the late 13th century and was mentioned in a charter from the year 1289. Another notable figure was Jean Anne, a merchant from Paris, who was recorded in tax records from the year 1412.

In England, the surname Anne first appeared in the 13th century, likely brought by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. One of the earliest recorded English bearers was Robert Anne, who was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273.

The surname Anne has been associated with several place names throughout history, such as Anneville in Normandy, France, and Annecy, a town in the Haute-Savoie region of eastern France. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain areas.

Notable individuals with the surname Anne throughout history include:

1. Louis Anne (1572-1642), a French mathematician and astronomer known for his work on the calculation of planetary orbits. 2. Marie-Anne Leroux (1723-1807), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. 3. James Anne (1780-1858), an English architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in London. 4. Théodore Anne (1808-1867), a French novelist and playwright known for his works depicting the lives of the working class in Paris. 5. Émile Anne (1884-1956), a French painter and printmaker associated with the Fauvist movement in modern art.

The surname Anne has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, artists, and professionals across multiple countries, particularly in France and England.

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1881 census detail

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Anne families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Anne surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 7 Annes recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.05x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 7 5.05x
Yorkshire 2 1.73x
Denbighshire 1 22.68x
Suffolk 1 7.03x
Warwickshire 1 3.39x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Reddish in Lancashire leads with 7 Annes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3684.21x.

Place Total Index
Reddish 7 3684.21x
Aston 1 12.33x
Burghwallis 1 10000.00x
Exning 1 1428.57x
Leeds 1 15.29x
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd 1 2500.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Anne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Anne 2
Mary 2
Delary 1
Dorcus 1
Ellen 1
Frances 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1
Wife 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Anne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 2
Arthur 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Anne households.

FAQ

Anne surname: questions and answers

How common was the Anne surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Anne surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Anne surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 284 in 2016. That gives Anne a modern rank of #15,323.

What does the Anne surname mean?

French surname derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah", meaning "grace".

What does the Anne map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Anne 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.