About Annan
The surname Annan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Annan, a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "an," meaning "water," referring to the river Annan that flows through the town. Therefore, the surname Annan is likely to have been given to individuals who lived near or were associated with the river Annan or the town itself.
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The surname Annan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Annan 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 Annan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Annan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.