Unofficially, there are over 20,400 persons in the US with the surname Anaya.
The Spanish surname of Anaya is first distinguished in the ancient Basque language.
The name Anaya is Basque in origin and means "brother".
The Anaya surname was first used in Spain's most important medieval Christian kingdom of Galicia, in the northwestern part of the Iberian peninsula.
The last name Anaya is of Spanish origin, primarily found in Spain and Latin America. It is believed to have derived from a place name or a geographical feature, possibly linked to the Basque region. The surname may also be associated with the Arabic influence in Spain, as it could stem from the Arabic word "anaya," meaning care or protection. Today, Anaya is common among Hispanic communities, particularly in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
The most common South American surname in Argentina is Fernandez. In Brazil, the most common surname is Silva. In Chile, the most common surname is Gonzalez.
Anaya's population is 136.
Adriana Anaya's birth name is Adriana Prez Anaya.
Alex Anaya's birth name is Robert Alexander Anaya.
Rudolfo Anaya's birth name is Rudolfo Alfonso Anaya.
Garcia is the most common surname in Spain.
Garcia is the most common Spanish surname.
The most common surname in Greece is Papadopoulos.