Annear

Origin: English & Cornish
Meaning: Derived from the Old English and Cornish personal name "Agnor," meaning "bold spear."
Region of Origin: Cornwall, England

The surname Annear is of English and Cornish origin, primarily found in the county of Cornwall in South West England. It is derived from the Old English and Cornish personal name "Agnor," which itself is composed of the elements "ag," meaning "edge" or "bold," and "gár," meaning "spear."

The Annear family has ancient roots in Cornwall, where they have been part of the local community for many centuries. The name is most commonly found in the western part of the county, often associated with fishing and agriculture.

Individuals bearing the surname Annear have contributed to various aspects of Cornish life, both historically and in contemporary times. The name continues to be present in Cornwall and occasionally in other parts of the United Kingdom, reflecting the strong ties of the Annear family to their ancestral homeland.

There are approximately 397 people named Annear in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Annear.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • Jeremy
  • John
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Scott
  • Shaun
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alison
  • Amanda
  • Diane
  • Doreen
  • Kathryn
  • Margaret
  • Pamela
  • Penelope
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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