Show ContentsAnnand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Annand was first used as a surname in the Scottish/English Borderlands by the Strathclyde-Briton. The first Annand family lived in Dumfriesshire at Annan or Annandale.

Early Origins of the Annand family

The surname Annand was first found in Dumfriesshire where the first records of the family were "William de Anand [who] witnessed a grant of two camcates in the fee of Egilfechan to Robert de Brus, 1249, and John de Anand was cleric of William, bishop of Glasgow, 1255." 1

"A family of this name, prominent in Angus from at least the thirteenth century, derived their name from the lands of Inyaney or Aneny now called Ananias. In old records the place name appears as Annand, Annane, Annanie, Inyaney, Inieneny, Inyoney, Invanee, Inneane, and Inianey. Adam de Anand, canon of Dunkeld, who witnessed charters by Gamelin, bishop of St. Andrews, between 1255—1271, is perhaps first of the name recorded. He is probably A, de Anand, rector of Monimail, 1269. William de Anaund of Forfarshire rendered homage in 1296." 1

Early History of the Annand family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Annand research. Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1249, 1255, 1328, 1388, 1389, 1551, 1633, 1638, 1651 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Annand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Annand Spelling Variations

Medieval Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. This is due to the fact that scribes in that era spelled according to the sound of words, rather than any set of rules. Annand has been spelled Annan, Annand, Annandale, Annardale, Annadaill, Annane, Annanie, Inyaney, Innieney, Inyoney, Inyanee, Aneny and many more.

Early Notables of the Annand family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

  • William Annand, Bishop of Glasgow in 1255
  • Henry Annand, Sheriff of Clackmannan in 1328, the town of Annan in Dumfriesshire took its name from the Clan


Annand migration to the United States +

Many Scots were left with few options other than to leave their homeland for the colonies across the Atlantic. Some of these families fought to defend their newfound freedom in the American War of Independence. Others went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these families have recently been able to rediscover their roots through Clan societies and other Scottish organizations. Among them:

Annand Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Wm. Castel Annand, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Kincardin, in 1903
  • Janet Annand, aged 42, who landed in America from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1909
  • James Annand, aged 51, who landed in America from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1909
  • Barbara Annand, aged 23, who landed in America from Peterhead, Scotland, in 1911
  • David Annand, aged 22, who landed in America from Johnstone, Scotland, in 1911
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Annand migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Annand Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Arthur Annand, aged 37, who settled in Toronto Canada, in 1909
  • Charles Annand, aged 38, who settled in Montreal, Canada, in 1911

Annand migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Annand Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. William Annand, (b. 1841), aged 23, British mason travelling from London aboard the ship "Glenmark" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st January 1865 2
  • Mr. David Annand, (b. 1820), aged 58, Scottish settler from Forfar departing on 10th August 1878 aboard the ship "Hydaspes" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 9th November 1878
  • Mrs. Isabella Annand, (b. 1824), aged 54, Scottish settler from Forfar departing on 10th August 1878 aboard the ship "Hydaspes" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 9th November 1878
  • Mr. George Annand, (b. 1855), aged 23, Scottish farm labourer from Forfar departing on 10th August 1878 aboard the ship "Hydaspes" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 9th November 1878
  • Mr. John Annand, (b. 1860), aged 18, Scottish farm labourer from Forfar departing on 10th August 1878 aboard the ship "Hydaspes" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 9th November 1878

Contemporary Notables of the name Annand (post 1700) +

  • Richard Annand, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1964 3
  • James King Annand MBE (1908-1993), Scottish poet best known for his children's poems
  • Walter J D Annand (1920-2002), Scottish aeronautical research engineer, academic and author
  • Louise Gibson Annand -MacFarquhar MBE (1915-2012), Scottish painter and film-maker
  • James Annand (1843-1906), Scottish journalist, newspaper editor
  • Edward 'Eddie' Annand (b. 1973), Scottish footballer
  • Prof. Ruth Annand C.B.E., British Lord Chancellor’s Appointed Person was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 17th June 2017, for services to Intellectual Property
  • James Douglas Annand (1875-1952), Australian politician and mayor of Toowoomba, Queensland (1924 to 1952)
  • Douglas Shenton Annand (1903-1976), Australian graphic designer and artist
  • Baden-Powell "Bud" Annand (b. 1933), former Australian rules footballer
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


The Annand Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Sperabo
Motto Translation: I will hope.


  1. Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
  2. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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