UK surname
A French surname meaning "grace of God" or "favor from God".
In the 1881 census there were 50 people recorded with the Annes surname, ranking it #26,587 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #26,587 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, Gorleston and Cilcen. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Annes is 145 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 92.0%.
1881 census count
50
Ranked #26,587
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1891
145 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Annes surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Annes surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 131 | #14,243 |
| 1861 | historical | 25 | #30,804 |
| 1881 | historical | 50 | #26,587 |
| 1891 | historical | 145 | #18,752 |
| 1901 | historical | 39 | #29,799 |
| 1911 | historical | 45 | #28,332 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 5 | #38,228 |
| 2015 | modern | 5 | #38,221 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, Gorleston, Cilcen, Doddington and Birmingham Town: Birmingham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | Gorleston | Suffolk |
| 3 | Cilcen | Flintshire |
| 4 | Doddington | Cambridgeshire |
| 5 | Birmingham Town: Birmingham | Warwickshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Annes surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Annes, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Annes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Annes household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Annes is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Annes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Annes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname ANNES is of English origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name "Annes," which was a medieval English form of the given name "Ann" or "Anne." The name was likely derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor."
In its earliest recorded instances, the surname ANNES appeared in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. The name was often associated with families or individuals who lived in or near places with names derived from "Ann," such as Annesley or Annersley.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname ANNES was John Annes, who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1166. Another early reference can be found in the Curia Regis Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1199, which mentions a Robert Annes.
The surname ANNES has also been documented in historical records such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed individuals with the name in various counties across England. For example, Walter Annes was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk.
Notable individuals with the surname ANNES include:
1. Thomas Annes (c. 1350 - 1413), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of London from 1399 to 1413. 2. John Annes (c. 1420 - 1489), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in the late 15th century. 3. Elizabeth Annes (c. 1510 - 1578), an English noblewoman who was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. 4. William Annes (1580 - 1649), an English politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for Norfolk during the reign of King Charles I. 5. Robert Annes (1625 - 1692), an English merchant and landowner who was involved in the colonization of Virginia in the 17th century.
Over time, the surname ANNES has been subject to various spelling variations, including Anns, Annys, and Annis, reflecting regional dialects and changes in pronunciation. Some of these variations have been linked to specific place names, such as Annisland or Annisbrook, further indicating the geographical roots of the surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Annes surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 20 Annes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.10x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 20 | 4.10x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 1.21x |
| Norfolk | 7 | 9.34x |
| Durham | 5 | 3.45x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.68x |
| Cambridgeshire | 3 | 9.72x |
| Caernarfonshire | 1 | 5.07x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.04x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1.68x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 1.57x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 7 Annes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.05x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green London | 7 | 33.05x |
| Alpington | 5 | 16666.67x |
| Kirkdale | 5 | 51.39x |
| Stockton On Tees | 5 | 71.53x |
| Islington London | 4 | 8.46x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 9.41x |
| St Pancras London | 4 | 10.19x |
| March | 3 | 291.26x |
| Shoreditch London | 3 | 14.19x |
| Norwich St George Colegate | 2 | 740.74x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 10.21x |
| Colchester St Botolph | 1 | 121.95x |
| Llanbeblig | 1 | 50.00x |
| Lowestoft | 1 | 35.59x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 5.58x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 3.84x |
| Worcester St Clement | 1 | 250.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Annes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Annes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Annes households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Carman | 2 |
| No Occupation | 2 |
| Agricultual Laborer | 1 |
| Agricultural Laborer | 1 |
| Assistant (To Linen Draper) | 1 |
| At Home | 1 |
| Book Keeper | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Deputy Foreman Tram Yard (Serv) | 1 |
| Errand | 1 |
| Fisherman | 1 |
| Fitter In Iron Trade | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Lab | 1 |
| Laborer In Fish Market | 1 |
| Laundry Woman | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Organ Builder | 1 |
| Police Officer | 1 |
| Printers Asst | 1 |
| Railway Inspector | 1 |
| Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Visitor | 1 |
| Warehouseman (Manchester) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 50 people were recorded with the Annes surname. That placed it at #26,587 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Annes a modern rank of #38,419.
A French surname meaning "grace of God" or "favor from God".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Annes bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.