SURNAMES IN ITALY

Surname Anes

Origin and meaning

Variants: Anes, Anese, Anesi, Anesini, Annes, Annese

Information about the surname:

The set of surnames Anes, Anese, Anesi, Anesini, Annes, and Annese have several theories regarding their origin. In general, they are surnames typical of northern Italy, especially the regions of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. 1. Phytotoponymic or folk origin: One hypothesis suggests that these surnames derive from the dialect word ànes, which refers to the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). This interpretation is particularly relevant for Anesini and Annes, as diminutive or dialectal forms. 2. Toponymic origin:

Variants

Geographic distribution: northern Italy, especially the regions of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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This surname shows a notable variety of forms: 5 variants are documented, the result of dialectal adaptations, spelling changes, and transformations that occurred with migration.

Sources

This entry of the Italian Surname Meanings dictionary is based on the following specialized onomastic sources:

  • Research conducted by Surnames in Italy, the English-language project of Ancestros Italianos, based on the bibliography cited in the references.