About Anaya
The surname Anaya is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Basque word "anaia," which means "brother." In Spanish, Anaya can also mean "place of the pomegranates" or "place of the hills." Additionally, it can be a variant of the surname Añaya, which is derived from the Latin word "annus," meaning "year." Overall, the surname Anaya is associated with brotherhood, geographical features, and the passage of time.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Anaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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