ANNOR
Annor
Annor is a British surname of Ghanaian origin. It is believed to have originated from the Akan ethnic group in Ghana, West Africa. The Akan people, known for their rich cultural heritage, have a tradition of giving surnames based on the day of the week on which a child is born.
In the Akan culture, Annor is a surname traditionally given to males born on a Thursday. The day of the week a child is born is significant in Akan culture, with different names and attributes associated with each day. Annor is derived from the Akan word "Yaw", which means Thursday.
The surname Annor has since spread beyond Ghana and is now found in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom. People with the surname Annor have diverse backgrounds and may be found in different professions and walks of life.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Annor may choose to embrace and celebrate their Ghanaian heritage, or they may identify more closely with their British identity. The surname serves as a reminder of cultural connections and ancestral roots, reflecting the diversity and richness of the British cultural landscape.
There are approximately 186 people named Annor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Annor.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- Emmanuel
- Francis
- Frank
- Kofi
- Michael
- Richard
- Samuel
- Stephen
- Yaw
Female
- Christiana
- Emma
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Love
- Marcia
- Michelle
- Monica
- Natalie
- Patricia