About Anchor
The surname Anchor is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ancor," meaning "anchor." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used anchors, or it could have been a nickname for a steadfast or reliable person. The surname Anchor is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.
The surname Anchor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anchor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Anchor is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Anchor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Anchor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.