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Annan (surname)
Annan is a Scottish surname and Akan surname. The use of Annan as a surname is most common in Great Britain, Ghana, and other former British colonies. The earliest reference of Annan used as a surname is found in the 13th century Ragman Rolls during which Scots pledged homage to nobles. It is likely that people originating from or living in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway adopted "Annan" as their surname. Notable people with the Annan surname include: * Abraham Annan (born 1988), Ghanaian footballer * Alyson Annan (born 1973), Australian field hockey player * Amanda Annan (born 1982), Ghanaian actress and model * Anthony Annan (born 1986), Ghanaian footballer * Archie Annan (1877–1949), Scottish footballer * Beulah Annan (1899–1928), American suspected murderer *Christian Annan (born 1978), Ghanaian-born Hong Kong footballer *Daniel Francis Annan (1928–2006), Ghanaian judge and politician *Dorothy Annan (1908–1983), English painter, potter and muralist * Dunc Annan (1895–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Surname
Scottish surnames are surnames currently found in Scotland, or surnames that have a historical connection with the country. History The earliest surnames found in Scotland occur during the reign of David I, King of Scots (1124–53). These were Anglo-Norman names which had become hereditary in England before arriving in Scotland (for example, the contemporary surnames ''de Brus'', ''de Umfraville'', and ''Ridel''). During the reigns of kings David I, Malcolm IV and William the Lion, some inhabitants of Scottish towns were English and Flemish settlers, who bore English and continental personal names, with trade names and sometimes nicknames. One of the earliest sources for surnames in Scotland is the Ragman Roll. This document records the deeds of homage pledged by Scots nobles to Edward I, King of England in 1296. The surnames recorded within are for the most part very similar to those found in England at around the same date, consisting of local, patronymic and occupational name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |