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An is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origins. This surname is derived from the Old English word ann, meaning "a person" or "a servant". The name likely developed as a nickname for someone who had the qualities of dependability and loyalty.
The surname An can be found throughout various regions of the United Kingdom, with historical records indicating its presence in England, Scotland, and Wales. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have been involved in a wide range of occupations and social classes.
Like many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of An may have varied over time and across different regions, leading to alternative forms such as Ann or Anne. One prominent bearer of the surname is the British actress Davina McCall, whose birth name is Davina Lucy Pascale McCall.
Today, individuals with the surname An can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, reflecting the widespread diaspora of British families. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the ancestral roots of those who bear it.
There are approximately 335 people named An in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named An.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ben
- Benjamin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Min
- Philip
- Wen
- Xu
- Young
- Yu
Female
- Andrea
- Dilek
- Joanne
- Mei
- Noelle
- Pei
- Ping
- Pui
- Thuy
- Veronica